Famous quote by James Naismith

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The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play Drop
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"The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play 'Drop the Handkerchief.'"

- James Naismith

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This quote by James Naismith speaks to the purposeful nature of the creation of basketball. Naismith was looking for a method to keep his trainees active and engaged during the winter months. He observed that the conventional video game of "Drop the Handkerchief" was not supplying the physical and psychological stimulation that he was looking for. As a result, he established the video game of basketball to satisfy the need of his students. This quote speaks to the significance of purposeful design and the power of creativity. Naismith had the ability to acknowledge a requirement and establish a solution that would not only keep his students active, but also become a cherished sport worldwide. His quote functions as a tip that with imagination and purposeful style, we can produce services to meet our needs.

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James Naismith This quote is written / told by James Naismith between November 6, 1861 and November 28, 1939. He was a famous Inventor from Canada. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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