Quotation by

Mark Twain

It's good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling.

Sports

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Mark Twain is pointing out that in golf, it is considered fair and respectful to let a ball finish moving before retrieving it, rather than taking advantage of a ball that is still rolling. This shows honesty and respect for the rules and other players during the game.

More by this author

All quotes by Mark Twain →

More quotes about Sports

See all →

I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. A…

Golf is a good walk spoiled.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.

It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.

Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.