I never blame myself when I’m not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn’t my fault that I’m not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?
Meaning of the quote
This quote by Yogi Berra, a famous American athlete, explains that when he's not playing well, he doesn't blame himself. Instead, he thinks the problem is with his bat, and if the problem continues, he'll try a different bat. He says that if he knows it's not his fault, he can't get upset with himself.
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