I love this old print! It was hanging in the third floor billiards room of an amazing Avon Hill Victorian that's on the market.
The quote is attributed to British philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820 - 1903).
I don't play pool but this sentiment applies to a lot more than pool I think.
How good a pool player are you?
That's fabulous! I hope that the sign is going to be kept by someone who appreciates it when the place is sold....
Isn't it cool Dagny? I bet someone will appreciate it - the house is just marvelous and clearly been treasured over the decades.
Liz
Liz, that is just perfect. And those old homes with the billards rooms or ball rooms on the third floor are just too cool.
I have been both good and bad at pool at various times in my life. It is all about the practice. You are right Liz, this does have application to other aspects are our lives as well. Thanks of the Photo.
Liz - I use to run two pool halls and have a pool table in my house, so I can hold my own. Although when I play with my husband I'm usually the rack girl who breaks and runs the table.
That is a good saying. You have to think about it for a few seconds and then end up agreeing completely.
Hi Andrea ~ This house is over the top - a real once in a lifetime house.
Hi Larry ~ And that sure applies to a lot of things in life - practice, practice, practice!!
Liz
Hi Michelle ~ That is too cool - I love real estate agents' backgrounds - we're such an interesting group!
Hi Barbara ~ I too had to read it more than once.
Liz
Liz, words of wisdom from a well rounded person or one with a misspent youth, this Herbert Spencer? My eyes can see where a ball needs to hit another ball to make it in the pocket, yet my hands and strength do not always come together to make it so. ---not enough practice --- Gloria
Hi Gloria ~ However he spent his youth he must have turned out ok for us to be talking about him a century later I guess!
Liz
Liz..I am not a good Pool Player but I do appreciate a great antique print
Liz - It's been a while, and I am not very good at pool. What a wonderful piece you wrote on 37 Lancaster Street.
Hi Hannah ~ We're birds of a feather on this one!
Hi Judy ~ Thanks! Glad you checked it out. It really is an absolute dream of a house and such a treat to get to see it.
Liz
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