Quote by Chili Davis

Professionalism is not sportsmanship. If you don't succeed, you won't be in your profession for long. In our society, it's not about good or bad. It's about who's on top.

Professionalism is not sportsmanship. If you don't succeed,

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between professionalism and sportsmanship. It suggests that while professionalism may be essential for success in one's profession, sportsmanship does not hold the same level of importance. In the competitive nature of our society, the quote implies that success takes precedence over notions of morality or value judgments such as good or bad. It portrays a society where being at the top, regardless of the means used to get there, is the primary objective.

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