Quote by John Hodgman

All I can ask from society is that it please stop telling me why I should like sports.

All I can ask from society is that it please stop telling me

Summary

This quote expresses a desire for society to refrain from compelling or persuading individuals to like sports. It reflects a plea for personal autonomy and the avoidance of societal pressure to conform to certain interests or preferences that may not align with one's own. The individual seeks freedom from societal explanations or justifications imposed upon them in relation to sports, indicating a desire to form their own opinions without external influence.

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Society

By John Hodgman

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