Quote by William Sloane Coffin Jr.

It's too bad that one has to conceive of sports as being the only arena where risks are, for all of life is risk exercise. That's the only way to live more freely, and more interestingly.

It's too bad that one has to conceive of sports as being the

Summary

This quote suggests that it is unfortunate that many people only associate risks with sports, implying that taking risks is an inherent part of life. It implies that life itself is a constant exercise of risk-taking, and by embracing risks, one can experience a more liberated and captivating existence. The quote encourages individuals to live more freely and engage in a more interesting life by being open to taking risks outside of just sports.

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By William Sloane Coffin Jr.

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