"My feet ain't got nothing to do with my nickname, but when folks get it in their heads that a feller's got big feet, soon the feet start looking big"
- Satchel Paige
About this Quote
Satchel Paige's quote talks to the power of understanding and the propensity for others to believe in stereotypes or assumptions about an individual. He acknowledges that his nickname has nothing to do with the size of his feet, yet individuals have associated the two and now it's tough for others to see him any other method. This phenomenon is not unusual and can be seen in numerous types of media and culture. It invites us to be more aware of the labels we appoint to people and to challenge our own predispositions and presumptions.
This quote is written / told by Satchel Paige between July 7, 1906 and June 8, 1982. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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