Quote#Hope
And it's not for the sake of a ribboned coat
Quote byHenry Newbolt · 1862–1938
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Describing a game of cricket..
English (original)
And it's not for the sake of a ribboned coat, Or the selfish hope of a season's fame, But his Captain's hand on his shoulder smote -- 'Play up! play up! and play the game!'
— Henry Newbolt
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