Quote by Yogi Berra

A lot of guys go, 'Hey, Yog, say a Yogi-ism.' I tell 'em, 'I don't know any.' They want me to make one up. I don't make 'em up. I don't even know when I say it. They're the truth. And it is the truth. I don't know.

A lot of guys go, 'Hey, Yog, say a Yogi-ism.' I tell 'em, 'I

Summary

In this quote, the legendary baseball player Yogi Berra expresses his honest confusion regarding the "Yogi-isms" associated with himâ€”quirky and unintentional statements that often carry unexpected wisdom. While many people expect him to concoct these phrases on demand, Yogi maintains that he doesn't deliberately create them. Instead, he attributes them to being a natural expression of his genuine thoughts and experiences. Yogi's candid admission reveals that these "Yogi-isms" hold an authenticity and truthfulness that he himself may not fully comprehend but are nonetheless timeless reflections of his unique perspective on life.

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By Yogi Berra

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