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By the time you get dressed, drive out there, play 18 holes and come home, youve blown seven hours. There are better thi
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"By the time you get dressed, drive out there, play 18 holes and come home, you've blown seven hours. There are better things you can do with your time"

- Richard M. Nixon

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This quote by Richard M. Nixon is suggesting that there are more efficient and beneficial methods to invest one's time than playing golf. Nixon is implying that golf is a lengthy activity, as it takes a considerable quantity of time to get dressed, drive to the golf course, play 18 holes, and then drive back home. In total, this activity can use up to seven hours of one's day. Nixon is suggesting that there are much better methods to invest this time, such as spending time with household, working on a job, or finding out a brand-new ability. He is suggesting that golf is a recreation that can be taken pleasure in, but it ought to not be the only activity one engages in.

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Richard M. Nixon This quote is written / told by Richard M. Nixon between January 9, 1913 and April 22, 1994. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 67 other quotes.

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