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"There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail."

"You need to find your gift, something you are doing better than others."

"We're all geniuses. Life is merely overpopulated with singers who play drums, and, drummers who sing, to pay rent."

"Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length."
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"Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure."

"To have long term success as a coach or in any position of leadership, you have to be obsessed in some way."

"A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player's personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team."

"You have no choices about how you lose, but you do have a choice about how you come back and prepare to win again."

"Being ready isn't enough; you have to be prepared for a promotion or any other significant change."

"There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength."
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