"In general, I enjoy athletes who have a strong character who let their abilities speak for themselves."

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Source : "Eric Heiden 25: An exclusive interview". Interview with Charlie Snyder, snyderemarks.com. February 17, 2005.

Eric Heiden

#Strong Quotes #Athlete Quotes #Character Quotes

“Was there any human urge more pitiful-or more intense- than wanting another chance at something?”

Source : Joe Hill (2013). “NOS4R2”, p.222, Hachette UK
“Money has too big an influence on our politics in Washington and somehow we need to do something about that.”
“The institutions of human society treat us as parts of a machine. They assign us ranks and place considerable pressure upon us to fulfill defined roles. We need something to help us restore our lost and distorted humanity. Each of us has feelings that have been suppressed and have built up inside. There is a voiceless cry resting in the depths of our souls, waiting for expression. Art gives the soul's feelings voice and form.”
“To try to make men equal by altering social arrangements is like trying to make the cards of equal value by shuffling the pack.”

Source : james fitzjames stephen (1873). “liberty, equality, fraternity”, p.235
“Well, after I had the heart attack, it was a very simple choice. What the doctor told me I did and I did it religiously. I ate nothing but lean turkey breast or chicken breast or a piece of fish that was very lean. I mean I stayed away from everything.”
“If you spend any time with a man, you'll realize that we're all still little boys.”
“Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on; 'Twas not given for thee alone, Pass it on; Let it travel down the years, Let it wipe another's tears. Pass it on.”
“Growing up as a kid my father was British and a soccer player. His idol was a guy that passed the ball a lot, Stanley Matthews. Our family thought if you could be unselfish your teammates would always like you.”

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