"Sport is not about being wrapped up in cotton wool. Sport as about adapting to the unexpected and being able to modify plans at the last minute. Sport, like all life, is about taking risks."

-- Roger Bannister

#Leadership Quotes #Sports Quotes #Running Quotes

“Why are you constantly escorting me places?â€ I say. â€œIsnâ€™t there a depraved activity youâ€™re supposed to be taking part in? Kicking puppies or spying on girls while they change, or something?”
“You'll hear a lot of applause in your life, but none will mean more to you than that applause from your peers. I hope each of you hears that at the end.”

Source : Andre Agassi (2009). “Open”, p.378, Vintage
“There is no Past, so long as Books shall live!”
“I don't know any form of art or entertainment that can affect people the way movies can. I know it sounds ridiculous, but they can change your world. They can change your views.”
“We can't feel safe because we are not safe. (on Fulham, 2004-5 season)”
“Nothing can be found in the intellect if previously has not been found in the senses.”
“There are only shades of gray. Black and white are nothing more than lofty ideals in our minds, the standards by which we try to judge things, and map out our place in the world in relevance to them.”
“You stupid jackass," Ian said. "Who's got the crush on a worm, bro? You gonna call me stupid?”

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