Major Taylor Quotes

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• I do not believe there is any royal road to success as an athlete any more than there is to others in everyday life.
• As a reward of their clean living and good habits these great stars have been able to withstand the rigorous test of stamina and physical…
• Modesty should be typical of the success of a champion.
• Realizing full well that fine condition and confidence will not in themselves make a champion, it is my belief, however, that they are essential factors.
• I pray they will carry on in spite of that dreadful monster prejudice, and with patience, courage, fortitude and perseverance achieve success for themselves.
• There will always be that dreadful monster prejudice to do extra battle against because of their color.
• I would like to cite an instance which proves the efficacy of clean living on the part of an athlete coupled with the inspiration received…
• An athlete must have ability to reach the top, but many who have ability and who do not live clean lives never have and never…
• I have also noticed that when a rider who had confidence in his ability was defeated, after doing his level best to win, always received…
• These rules may seem simple enough, but it will require great morale and physical courage to adhere to them. But if carried out in the…
• In closing I wish to say that while I was sorely beset by a number of white riders in my racing days, I have also…
• To these ideals which were instilled in me when I was a youth, I attribute in a large degree the success that was mine on…
• 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.
• The moral turpitude of the boys of today appears to center in their failure to concentrate on any particular objective long enough to obtain their…
• I would advise all youths aspiring to athletic fame or a professional career to practice clean living, fair play and good sportsmanship.
• In a word I was a pioneer, and therefore had to blaze my own trail.
• I know that a good many champions have entertained the thought that the more they discourage youngsters, the longer they would reign. However, this theory…
• I can hardly express in words my deep feeling and sympathy for them, knowing as I do, the many serious handicaps and obstacles that will…
• Each great athlete must some day bow to that perennial old champion, Father Time, even as I, for Time eventually wins.
• I might go on discussing this subject at great length, but after all is said, done, and written, my own book of experiences will best…

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