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It seems that professional golfer Ben Hogan once accidentally taped his ball and it moved just slightly. Hogan said to his caddie, “That will cost us a stroke.” “I didn’t see it, Mr. Hogan,” the caddie said, “and I’m sure no one else did.” “I saw it,” said Hogan, “and that’s enough. I have to live with me.”

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