"My penalty for rocking the boat was being traded"
- Ted Lindsay
About this Quote
Ted Lindsay was an expert hockey player who bet the Detroit Red Wings from 1944 to 1957. He was understood for his aggressive design of play and his willingness to defend his teammates. In the quote, he is referring to the repercussions of his actions. By "rocking the boat," he was challenging the status quo and going versus the grain. As an outcome, he was "traded" or moved to another group. This was a common punishment for players who were viewed as disruptive or tough to handle.
Lindsay's quote is a pointer that there are consequences for challenging the status quo. He was willing to take a danger and defend what he thought in, however it cost him his put on the team. His quote is a tip that we must think thoroughly before we act, as there might be consequences that we are not prepared for. It also functions as a suggestion that we need to defend what we believe in, even if it means taking a risk.
This quote is written / told by Ted Lindsay somewhere between July 29, 1925 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from Canada.
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