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Bestowed Quotes

Gifts, real and ironic, given to unlikely recipients

These quotes explore the idea of something being granted or given, from withheld sympathy toward a well-known baseball team to forgetfulness framed as a strange mercy.

Sympathy is something that shouldn't be bestowed upon the Yankees. Apparently it angers them.

Quotes by Bob Feller

Forgetfulness - a gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.

Quotes by Ambrose Bierce

Frequently Asked Questions

Which sports team is mentioned in the first quote?
It refers to the Yankees, arguing that sympathy is not something that should be given to them since it only seems to irritate them.
What does the second quote call a gift from God?
It describes forgetfulness as a gift given to people in debt, easing the discomfort of an uneasy conscience over what they owe.
Is the first quote meant to be taken seriously?
It reads as tongue-in-cheek, using exaggerated language about sympathy and irritation rather than a literal argument.
What connects these two very different quotes?
Both use the idea of something being granted, whether withheld sympathy or an unwanted mental gift, to make a wry point.
Who would enjoy this combination of quotes?
Readers who like sharp, ironic one-liners about sports rivalries and human nature would find both entries worth reading.

One line argues a famous team does not deserve sympathy, while the other calls forgetfulness a gift handed to people burdened by debt.