It's good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling
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It's good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls
while they are still rolling.
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Meaning
This quote is playful golf humor about not interfering too early with a still-moving ball. It treats convenience as etiquette.
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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