"Bob Mathias was one of those rare individuals with the ability to inspire a nation through his determination and perseverance. He was a champion in every aspect of life, and he embraced the values that make our country and the worldwide Olympic movement special"

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Source : "BOB MATHIAS 1930 - 2006 / Olympian inspired on field, in Congress" by Dwight Chapin, www.sfgate.com. September 3, 2006.

Peter Ueberroth

#Country Quotes #Perseverance Quotes #Determination Quotes

“I keep reverting (to Duke Ellington), he to me is the greatest ever and my favorite jazz philosopher, as such.”

Source : Interview by the "Chicago SEED", November, 1968.
“You can turn over a new leaf every hour if you choose.”
“The human species took a crucial step forward when its vocal musculature came under operant control in the production of speech sounds. Indeed, it is possible that all the distinctive achievements of the species can be traced to that one genetic change.”
“When you're a kid and your father is an engineer, he goes to the office. I saw my father get up and go to the office in the house and write. But I don't see any similarities.”
“This is what I like about being a designer: You can't really get it until you see it.”
“We should not seek to confirm God's will by the absence of adversity.”
“And in the end, I think, we're all just trying to survive, aren't we?”
“That's awesome. There's no bias in the media.”

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