Quote by Babe Ruth

I had only one superstition. I made sure to touch all the bases when I hit a home run.

I had only one superstition. I made sure to touch all the ba

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual who said it had a superstitious belief around touching all the bases after hitting a home run in baseball. Superstitions are often irrational beliefs or practices, but they can bring a sense of control or comfort. Touching all the bases may have been seen as a way to ensure continued success or avoid any potential jinx. This short explanation highlights how superstitions can influence behavior, even in mundane activities like sports, in the pursuit of maintaining good luck or avoiding bad luck.

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