Quote by Jane Goodsell

You're probably not a member of a major league baseball team, your errors, unless they are truly spectacular, don't show up in the morning paper.

You're probably not a member of a major league baseball team

Summary

This quote implies that mistakes made by ordinary individuals do not receive the same level of attention or public scrutiny as those made by professionals. In the realm of major league baseball, errors made by players may be highly publicized and critiqued. However, for the average person, their errors are unlikely to attract such significant attention. The quote highlights the contrasting levels of accountability and visibility between individuals in different spheres of life.

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By Jane Goodsell

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