I think the Greeks invented ...

I think the Greeks invented sports as an antidote to philosophy. In sports there are absolute rules. It\'s not, What about this? What about that? Either you\'re safe or you\'re out. It\'s ten yards or it\'s not. It\'s in the hoop or out of the hoop. It\'s certain.
I think the Greeks invented sports as an antidote to philosophy. In sports there are absolute rules. It's not, What about this? What about that? Either you're safe or you're out. It's ten yards or it's not. It's in the hoop or out of the hoop. It's certain.
 Jack Nicholson

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