"I would like to cite an instance which……" — Major Taylor
"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 from a champion which go a long way to making a champion."
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20 Quotes by Major Taylor
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I do not believe there is any royal road to success as an athlete any more than there is to…
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As a reward of their clean living and good habits these great stars have been able to withstand the rigorous…
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Modesty should be typical of the success of a champion.
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Realizing full well that fine condition and confidence will not in themselves make a champion, it is my belief, however,…
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I pray they will carry on in spite of that dreadful monster prejudice, and with patience, courage, fortitude and perseverance…
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There will always be that dreadful monster prejudice to do extra battle against because of their color.
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An athlete must have ability to reach the top, but many who have ability and who do not live clean…
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I have also noticed that when a rider who had confidence in his ability was defeated, after doing his level…
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These rules may seem simple enough, but it will require great morale and physical courage to adhere to them. But…
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In closing I wish to say that while I was sorely beset by a number of white riders in my…
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To these ideals which were instilled in me when I was a youth, I attribute in a large degree the…
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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…
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