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On matters of race, on matters of decency, baseball should lead the way
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"On matters of race, on matters of decency, baseball should lead the way"

- A. Bartlett Giamatti

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This quote by A. Bartlett Giamatti speaks with the power of baseball to set an example for the rest of society. He is recommending that baseball ought to take the lead in promoting racial equality and decency. This is a call to action for the baseball neighborhood to be a leader in the fight for justice and equality. Giamatti is stressing the value of baseball in setting a favorable example for the rest of society. He is suggesting that baseball ought to be a design for how to deal with people with respect and self-respect, despite race. By taking the lead on matters of race and decency, baseball can be a powerful force for favorable modification in society.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by A. Bartlett Giamatti between April 4, 1938 and September 1, 1989. He was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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