#champion

I would like to cite an instance which proves the efficacy of clean living on the part of an athlete coupled with the inspiration received from a champion which go a long way to making a champion. ↗

— Major Taylor

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Realizing full well that fine condition and confidence will not in themselves make a champion, it is my belief, however, that they are essential factors. ↗

— Major Taylor

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I want to thank America. You opened your heart so I could enter. Thank you everybody who lives in the United States, who saw me grow into becoming a world champion. ↗

— Roberto Duran

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You can start to change your luck today. Begin believing that you can have what you desire and superior things will arrive. ↗

— Steve Backley

#inspirational #life-changing #mind-body-spirit #motivational #new-thought

In this man’s smile was all the unfairness of the world in its thuggish seduction. “Just come with me. We’ll take care of you.” “No, you won’t.” Taylor stroked the man’s cheek. She reached her arms up to cradle the back of his head and, with the skill of a champion, she broke his neck. Then she dragged him into the bushes, took his gun and walkie-talkie, and kept moving. ↗

— Libba Bray

#beauty

There are far more important things in life than making a putt or missing a putt or winning a championship or losing a championship. ↗

— Bernhard Langer

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It is very good to be Olympic champion, but that is not the strongest field. ↗

— Martin Lel

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I don't want to be remembered as a beaten champion. ↗

— Rocky Marciano

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When we won the league championship, all the married guys on the club had to thank their wives for putting up with all the stress and strain all season. I had to thank all the single broads in New York. ↗

— Joe Namath

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I've been knocked down more than any heavyweight champion in history. ↗

— Floyd Patterson

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