In this quote, Willie Stargell is utilizing a metaphor to communicate a deeper significance. The bat represents his physical abilities and skills as a baseball gamer, while the smile represents his positive mindset and spirit. By saying "the bat is gone," Stargell is acknowledging that his time as a player has actually come to an end. Nevertheless, he stresses that in spite of this, his smile stays. This suggests that even though his physical abilities may have decreased, his positive attitude and spirit continue to shine through. Stargell is reminding us that our inner qualities and character are what truly matter and can withstand even when our physical abilities might fade.
This quote is written / told by Willie Stargell between March 6, 1940 and April 9, 2001. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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"First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys"
"Beauty comes from a life well lived. If you've lived well, your smile lines are in the right places, and your frown lines aren't too bad, what more do you need?"
"It is spectacular. From about five minutes in, when we knew for sure that we were going to have the weather to go, the smile on my face just got bigger and bigger, and I was just beaming through the whole launch. I mean, it is just an amazing ride"
