“It is quite easy to debase the sport, change its values, dilute its ethics and destroy its traditional associations with quietness, relaxation and the opportunity to think. Angling is not a competitive sport. The fisherman'- s only real competition is with his quarry and his only real challenge is the challenge to himself. Nothing can add to this, but the blight of interhuman competition can certainly detract from it.” ThinkingRealValuesOpportunityEasySportsChallengesSeaEthicsRiversAddCompetitionFishesTraditionalBoatLakesFishingAssociationRelaxationFishermanQuietnessAnglingBlightQuarryCompetitive Sports Author:Roderick Haig-Brown
“First you have to spread on the rust performer, then you add a coat of protective enamel, and then you spray on the satin finish so you look good.” FirstsLooksSportsAddSpreadPerformersCoatsProtectiveRustSpraySatin Author:Vinny Testaverde
“I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.” InspirationalMomentsLightMotivationalRunningSportsFireBuildingAddTrainEverydayAthleteSoccerFuelConcentrationMotivational SportsOlympicsInspirational SportsMedalGold MedalsOlympic GamesRight MomentAthlete MotivationalOlympianSoccer PlayerInspirational AthleteInspiring AthleteOlympic AthleteInspirational SoccerOlympics GamesPopular SportsMotivational SoccerOlympic MedalsCoaches And AthletesSoccer MotivationBuild A Fire Author:Mia Hamm
“For 350 years we have been taught that reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man and writing an exact man. Football's place is to add a patina of character, a deference to the rules and a respect for authority.” MenWritingYearsHas BeensCharacterReadingSportsFootballTaughtReadyAuthorityAddConferencesDeference Author:Red Smith