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"They wanted me to play more sports because they were acutely sensitive to their children being one hundred percent American, and they believed that all Americans played sports and loved sports."
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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."

"The problem with winter sports is that - follow me closely here - they generally take place in winter."

"I am sure our athletes will win hearts of the world and will show the world what India is all about."

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

"It's good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling."

"Any advanced student will tell you the best way to recover guard is simply not to get your guard passed in the first place."

"Cricket must be proud, "I played by Sachin Tendulkar"."
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"I was also interested in chemistry, but my parents were not willing to buy me a chemistry set."


"A parent being called to the school because their child had misbehaved was as serious as a parent being called to the police station because their child had robbed a bank."


"There were two free public libraries within walking distance of my home; I remember taking six books home from every visit, the limit set by the library."


"I learned quickly, as I tell my graduate students now, there are no answers in the back of the book when the equipment doesn't work or the measurements look strange."


"Going to school and working for good marks, indeed working for very good marks, was a serious business."
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