American - Athlete | October 25, 1948 -
Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.
Dan Gable
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Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy.
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The 1st period is won by the best technician. The 2nd period is won by the kid in the best shape. The 3rd period is won by the kid with the biggest heart.
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My valleys are higher than most people's peaks. I stay at that level.
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More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride.
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A lot of my intensity in wrestling was due to my mental preparation before the matches. I got myself into a different world.
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My mind's never gone very far away from what I wanted to accomplish.
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The easiest thing to do in the world is pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep.
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I went to college. I had a double major in biology and physical education, but my major was wrestling.
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My coaches were great. My mom and dad. My dad never missed a wrestling meet.
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There's always ways of motivating yourself to higher levels. Write about it, dream about it. But after that, turn it into action. Don't just dream.
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I shoot, I score. He shoots, I score.
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