"Trade a player a year too early rather than a year too late."

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"In Jiu Jitsu, we often fall into the trap of simply trying a technique "harder," rather than recognizing that it is a poorly chosen tool for the task at hand."

"Your progress as a Jiu Jitsu practitioner is a direct reflection of the standards you have for yourself."

"Sports for me is: S for Skill, P for Perseverance, O for Optimism, R for Resilience, T for Tenacity, S for Stamina"

"Behind an able Indian Cricket Team there is always able Sachin Tendulkar."

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"Good pitchers, after a tough outing, bounce back. Real good pitchers don't let too many poor games get in there."

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"If I play my best, I can win anywhere in the world against anybody."

"Nixon was a bad loser. He hated losing worse than death, and that is why I enjoyed him. We were both football fans, both addicts; and on some days, nothing else mattered."

"The best thing about the Kentucky Derby is that it is only two minutes long. It is the quickest event in sports, except for Sumo-wrestling & Mike Tyson fights. Maybe Drag-racing is quicker, but I have never been attracted to it."

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"Cobb lived off the field as though he wished to live forever. He lived on the field as though it was his last day."

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