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“The greatest power God gave us is the power to choose. We have the opportunity to choose whether we're going to act or procrastinate, believe or doubt, pray or curse, help or heal. We also choose whether we're going to be happy or whether we're going to be sad.”

Quote by Lou Holtz

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Lou Holtz is an American football coach renowned for his remarkable achievements in both NCAA and NFL. Born on January 6, 1937, Holtz has spent over 40 years in the football coaching world, leading multiple teams to championships and earning a high reputation in the American sports community. more

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