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> [Clean living is the cardinal principle in the lives of the world's greatest athletes, as the phenomenal performances of these outstanding characters will obviously show.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/clean-living-is-the-cardinal-principle-in-the-lives-of-the-world-s/)

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## More by Major Taylor

> [There are positively no mental, physical or moral attainments too lofty for the Negro to accomplish if granted a fair and equal opportunity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/there-are-positively-no-mental-physical-or-moral-attainments-too/)

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> [I would like to cite an instance which proves the efficacy of clean living on the part of an athlete coupled with the inspiration…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/i-would-like-to-cite-an-instance-which-proves-the-efficacy-of-clean/)

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> [In a word I was a pioneer, and therefore had to blaze my own trail.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/in-a-word-i-was-a-pioneer-and-therefore-had-to-blaze-my-own-trail/)

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> [These rules may seem simple enough, but it will require great morale and physical courage to adhere to them. But if carried out in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/these-rules-may-seem-simple-enough-but-it-will-require-great-morale/)

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> [In closing I wish to say that while I was sorely beset by a number of white riders in my racing days, I have…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/in-closing-i-wish-to-say-that-while-i-was-sorely-beset-by-a-number-of/)

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> [There will always be that dreadful monster prejudice to do extra battle against because of their color.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/there-will-always-be-that-dreadful-monster-prejudice-to-do-extra/)

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> [An athlete must have ability to reach the top, but many who have ability and who do not live clean lives never have and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/an-athlete-must-have-ability-to-reach-the-top-but-many-who-have/)

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> [I have also noticed that when a rider who had confidence in his ability was defeated, after doing his level best to win, always…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/i-have-also-noticed-that-when-a-rider-who-had-confidence-in-his/)

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> [I might go on discussing this subject at great length, but after all is said, done, and written, my own book of experiences will…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/i-might-go-on-discussing-this-subject-at-great-length-but-after-all/)

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> [As a reward of their clean living and good habits these great stars have been able to withstand the rigorous test of stamina and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/as-a-reward-of-their-clean-living-and-good-habits-these-great-stars/)

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> [I would advise all youths aspiring to athletic fame or a professional career to practice clean living, fair play and good sportsmanship.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/i-would-advise-all-youths-aspiring-to-athletic-fame-or-a-professional/)

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> [Each great athlete must some day bow to that perennial old champion, Father Time, even as I, for Time eventually wins.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/each-great-athlete-must-some-day-bow-to-that-perennial-old-champion/)

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> [Life is too short for any man to hold bitterness in his heart.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/life-is-too-short-for-any-man-to-hold-bitterness-in-his-heart/)

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> [I pray they will carry on in spite of that dreadful monster prejudice, and with patience, courage, fortitude and perseverance achieve success for themselves.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/i-pray-they-will-carry-on-in-spite-of-that-dreadful-monster-prejudice/)

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> [Modesty should be typical of the success of a champion.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/major-taylor/modesty-should-be-typical-of-the-success-of-a-champion/)

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