Quote by Babe Ruth

Reading isn't good for a ballplayer. Not good for his eyes. If my eyes went bad even a little bit I couldn't hit home runs. So I gave up reading.

Reading isn't good for a ballplayer. Not good for his eyes.

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective of a ballplayer who believes that reading is detrimental to their eyesight and therefore their performance on the field. They associate reading with the potential deterioration of their vision, which they believe would hinder their ability to hit home runs. As a result, they make the decision to stop reading altogether to prioritize their career as a ballplayer. The quote conveys the importance some athletes place on physical capabilities over intellectual pursuits in their chosen field.

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