"I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place"
- James Naismith
About this Quote
In this quote, James Naismith, the creator of basketball, expresses his belief that there is no greater joy than seeing a set of basketball goals in an unforeseen place. He suggests that the complete satisfaction and happiness originated from cash or power can not compare to the easy enjoyment of stumbling upon a set of basketball goals in a remote or unconventional setting. This statement highlights Naismith's passion for the sport of basketball and his gratitude for the effect it can have on individuals's lives. It likewise speaks with the concept that true happiness can be found in the most basic of things, instead of product possessions or positions of authority.
This quote is written / told by James Naismith between November 6, 1861 and November 28, 1939. He was a famous Inventor from Canada.
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