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“We forget that the nineteenth century often turned work into sport. We, in contrast, often turn sport into work.”

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Geoffrey Blainey is an Australian historian renowned for his research on Australian history. His extensive works cover various aspects from European colonization to modern Australia. more

“Australians are not given to applauding tragedy unless it is at a distance like Gallipoli or Cooper's Creek, and they prefer pure heroism to be spiced with disaster, except of course in sport. It was all very well for Adam Lindsay Gordon to have shot himself, but it would never have done for Don Bradman.”

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Book:The Australian Heroes: A Rousing Roll Call of 47 of Australia's Greatest Heroes and Heroines

Source: The Australian Heroes: A Rousing Roll Call of 47 of Australia's Greatest Heroes and Heroines

“There is a timelessness about sport. Like music and art, it is a quality that cuts across generations and nations. It provides a link between Australians of succeeding generations whether urging on a Donald Bradman or cheering and rejoicing in the America's Cup victory. Call it the spirit, the soul of sport - it will be in 2001 the same as it was in 1901.”

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Author:Greg Hartung

“I cannot consider fighting in competitive Manly Fun any more than I can consider pitting my running, swimming or climbing body against other bodies. Nothing, then, or now, arouses me or will ever arouse me from a perfect disinterest in ball games.”

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Author:Hal Porter

“It's funny, 'cause you think surfing is your whole life, but then when you make a family it seems like it's not at all.”

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Author:Joel Parkinson

“The strongest and most dangerous enemy you will ever face is a negative attitude. Learn to recognize when it is trying to invade your body and mind, then simply refuse it entry.”

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Author:John Newcombe

“The hardest part of your journey to success will be telling people your crazy dreams and ideas. But I've found as soon as you say your dreams aloud, many people will come to your side and help guide your journey in the right direction. During my 30 year journey with my disease I have discovered that you will always be surrounded by help, support and light if you stay positive in spite of hardships.”

“People with disabilities want to be recognised for what they can do, not what they can't do.”

People Want Sports Can Do Disability Inspirational Sports People With Disabilities

Author:Karni Liddell

“The racehorses assemble at the starting barrier in all the finery of a mediaeval pageant, the jockeys in silks like figures from a Tarot pack, the bookies in leather and tweeds standing beside their boards each confident that the future has been controlled.”

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Author:Kevin Hart

“You've always got to be aware of why you don't win; otherwise you'll keep losing. Every mistake is a learning experience and, hopefully, you won't make the same mistake again.”

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Author:Layne Beachley

“I wasn't born a world champion. I just worked really hard to become one.”

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Author:Layne Beachley

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