Quote by H. L. Mencken

If I had my way, no man guilty of golf would be eligible to any office of trust under the United States.

If I had my way, no man guilty of golf would be eligible to

Summary

This quote implies a disdain for the game of golf and suggests that anyone who is involved in it is not deserving of holding positions of power and responsibility within the United States. It suggests that the speaker sees golf as trivial or perhaps a symbol of leisure and luxury, and believes that those who engage in the sport lack the necessary qualities or focus required for public service. Ultimately, this quote expresses a strong opinion against the involvement of golf enthusiasts in positions of trust and authority.

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Golf

By H. L. Mencken

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