Quote by Jim Bouton

You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time.

You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and

Summary

This quote suggests that throughout life, we may believe that we have control over certain aspects, symbolized by gripping a baseball. However, as time passes and experiences unfold, we come to the realization that it is actually life that has been in control all along, shaping and directing our journey. It highlights the paradox of human agency and the realization that surrendering to the flow of life may ultimately lead to a more fulfilling existence.

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By Jim Bouton

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