Golf is a good walk spoiled
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Golf is a good walk spoiled.
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Meaning
This quote jokes that golf ruins what would otherwise be a pleasant walk. It humorously criticizes the game.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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