Every kid around the world who plays soccer wants to be Pele. I have a great responsibility to show them not just how to be like a soccer player, but how to be like a man.
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At 17, I already had responsibility because I took care of my family, but in the football I was young; I wasn't experienced or the captain - I was just in the team.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pele reflects on his early responsibilities and lack of experience in football despite being young.
In this quote, Pele shares his journey of balancing his responsibilities towards his family while being a young football player. He acknowledges that although he had the maturity to support his family, his age and inexperience in football meant he was just another member of the team, not a leader or standout player during that time.
Themes
ResponsibilityFootballYouthExperienceFamily
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a motivational speech to inspire young athletes about balancing responsibilities.
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