Quote by Bernard Williams

Books had instant replay long before televised sports.

Books had instant replay long before televised sports.

Summary

This quote highlights how books, with their descriptive power, were capable of portraying events and moments in a detailed and vivid manner even before the invention of televised sports and its instant replay feature. Books allowed readers to revisit and relive moments through the power of words, enabling them to experience events again in their minds. This demonstrates the timeless appeal of books as a medium for capturing and recreating the essence of various experiences and providing a form of instant replay long before it was part of our visual entertainment.

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