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The importance that our society attaches to sport is incredible. After all, is football a game or a religion? The people
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"The importance that our society attaches to sport is incredible. After all, is football a game or a religion? The people of this country have allowed sports to get completely out of hand"

- Howard Cosell

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This quote by Howard Cosell speaks to the tremendous importance that our society places on sports. It concerns whether sports are a video game or a faith, recommending that the level of significance we place on them is similar to that of a religious beliefs. Cosell implies that we have actually allowed sports to end up being too important in our lives, which it has gotten out of hand. This quote speaks to the power of sports in our society, and how it has ended up being a huge part of our culture. It likewise acts as a cautioning to be conscious of just how much significance we place on sports, and to not let it take over our lives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Howard Cosell between March 25, 1918 and April 23, 1995. He/she was a famous Lawyer from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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