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For me, baseball is the most nourishing game outside of literature. They both are re-tellings of human experience.
A. BARTLETT GIAMATTI
On a good day, I view the job [of president] as directing an orchestra. On the dark days, it is more like that of a clutch — engaging the engine to effect forward motion, while taking greater friction.
![A. Bartlett Giamatti Quote - [Baseball] breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart.](https://minimalistquotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/baseball-breaks-your-heart-it-is-designed-to-break-683x1024.jpg)
