The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.
PeleRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of role models in shaping character, not just skills.
Pele highlights the dual role of sports figures as not only athletic icons but also as moral examples. He expresses a commitment to instilling values and virtues in aspiring young soccer players, suggesting that true greatness lies in one's character and behavior, not merely in athletic prowess.
Themes
SoccerRole ModelResponsibilityCharacterYouthValues
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech for youth sports coaches.
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All quotes →No individual can win a game by himself.
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I played for Santos at 16, and we had an excellent team, so it helped a lot. And then I played for Brazil at the Maracana against Argentina. So I get more experience. This was one year before the World Cup, and it made a lot of difference.
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You must respect people and work hard to be in shape. And I used to train very hard. When the others players went to the beach after training, I was there kicking the ball.
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I played futsal growing up in Baurd. In futsal you need to think quick and play quick so its easier for you when you move to normal football.
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A team is not made up of isolated individuals. Always stay in the game. Don't be passive. Football is a team game. No one plays alone. Success depends on your whole team being a single unit.
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