Gene Tunney

If all human lives depended upon their usefulness - as might be judged by certain standards - there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the world. ↗

— Gene Tunney

#depended #human #human lives #judged #lives

In youth, we get plenty of exercise through games and running around, but as middle life approaches, we settle down, literally and figuratively. ↗

— Gene Tunney

#around #down #exercise #figuratively #games

My own ambition in the ring had always been skillful boxing, speed and defense - on the order of Mike Gibbons. ↗

— Gene Tunney

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Never eat less than four hours before boxing. Then eat only lightly. ↗

— Gene Tunney

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One half-conscious thought was burned in my mind: stay on your feet. ↗

— Gene Tunney

#conscious thought #feet #mind #one half #stay

The man who has allowed his body to deteriorate cuts a pitiful figure - chest collapsed, stomach protruding. ↗

— Gene Tunney

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Though I was not a belligerent kid, I do not think I ever passed up a good opportunity to fight. ↗

— Gene Tunney

#ever #fight #good #good opportunity #i

To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise. ↗

— Gene Tunney

#enjoy #exercise #glow #good #good health

Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world's heavyweight champion. ↗

— Gene Tunney

#been #before #believe #champion #dream