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If I had my career to play over, one thing Id do differently is swing more. Those 1,200 walks I got, nobody remembers th
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"If I had my career to play over, one thing I'd do differently is swing more. Those 1,200 walks I got, nobody remembers them"

- Pee Wee Reese

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Pee Wee Reese was a Hall of Fame shortstop who bet the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1940 to 1958. In this quote, he is assessing his career and expressing remorse that he did not swing regularly. He acknowledges that while he achieved success in drawing walks, those walks are not remembered as much as his hits. This quote speaks with the value of taking risks and being aggressive in order to accomplish success. It also works as a suggestion that it is important to benefit from chances when they provide themselves. Reese's words are a pointer that it is necessary to take risks and be aggressive in order to achieve success. He is likewise stressing the value of maximizing the chances that come our method. His words are a pointer that we need to not be afraid to take risks and be aggressive in order to reach our goals.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Pee Wee Reese between July 23, 1918 and August 14, 1999. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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