Quote by Ernie Harwell

Baseball is a lot like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life.

Baseball is a lot like life. It's a day-to-day existence, fu

Summary

This quote highlights the similarities between baseball and life, emphasizing the shared experiences of both. It suggests that just as in life, baseball offers a daily existence filled with triumphs and setbacks. It implies that individuals must seize their chances in both baseball and life in order to achieve success. The quote underscores the parallel nature of these two domains, suggesting that the lessons and approaches adopted in one can be applied to the other.

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By Ernie Harwell

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