"Sport can be used for messaging, for example, making the connections between shin guards or a helmet that protects you, and protection in terms of HIV and AIDS. There has also been a very active program in Africa called 'Kick Polio out of Africa,' where soccer players have spoken out in terms of polio. There is also going to be a swim for malaria."

-- Carol Bellamy

#Soccer Quotes #Sports Quotes #Player Quotes

“Ozzie Newsome hit a home run by drafting Bernard Pierce. He is a great compliment to Ray Rice.”
“A friend who understands your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile.”
“For it is often the way we look at other people that imprisons them within their own narrowest allegiances. And it is also the way we look at them that may set them free.”

Source : Amin Maalouf (2001). “In the Name of Identity: Violence and the Need to Belong”, p.22, Arcade Publishing
“I'm glad I took the leap away from acting into going behind the camera because it's much more satisfying - I love acting and I still do, but it's much more satisfying to be able to make the stuff.”
“If I can add, say, 10 great new violin concertos to the repertoire before I'm done, that will be truly exciting.”

Source : "Leila Josefowicz: The thrill of the new". Interview With Euan Ferguson, www.theguardian.com. July 24, 2010.
“I cannot divine how it happens that the man who knows the least is the most argumentative.”
“You can't change the bricks, and together, you still have to build a wall.”
“I think music will always be a big part of my life. I can't go five minutes without singing, sometimes unconsciously. And people stare at me, and I'm wondering why they're staring, and then I'm realizing that I'm belting out a tune.”

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