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Im not comfortable being preachy, but more people need to start spending as much time in the library as they do on the b
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"I'm not comfortable being preachy, but more people need to start spending as much time in the library as they do on the basketball court"

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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This quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a contact us to action for individuals to prioritize their education and learning over their recreation. He is suggesting that people need to spend more time in the library than on the basketball court. He is not trying to be preachy, however he is emphasizing the significance of education and learning as well as knowledge. He is suggesting that people need to put in the time to find out as well as increase their understanding, instead of simply focusing on recreational activities. He is stressing the importance of education and learning as well as knowledge, and also how it can help people over time. He is suggesting that individuals need to take the time to find out and also broaden their understanding, instead of simply concentrating on entertainment tasks. He is motivating people to invest in their education and also to prioritize it over leisure activities. He is stressing the importance of expertise and exactly how it can aid people in the long run. He is suggesting that individuals need to take the time to find out as well as broaden their knowledge, as opposed to just focusing on leisure tasks. He is encouraging individuals to invest in their education as well as to prioritize it over recreation. He is emphasizing the relevance of understanding and just how it can aid individuals over time.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar somewhere between April 16, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 41 other quotes.

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