You have to work hard AND well. There are a lot of people who work hard but not well.
Jose MourinhoRead
I don't know where football will take me because in football, you never know, but for sure, as a family, our home will be in London.
Interpretation
The quote expresses uncertainty in a football career while emphasizing the importance of family and home.
In this quote, Jose Mourinho reflects on the unpredictable nature of a career in football, acknowledging that while his professional journey may lead him to different places, the sense of familial bond and their shared home in London remains constant. It highlights the duality of career aspirations and personal roots, suggesting that no matter where life leads, family and home provide a stable foundation.
In practice
A coach might use this quote to emphasize the importance of family values to their team.
You have to work hard AND well. There are a lot of people who work hard but not well.
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I'm not thuggin' for me, I'm thuggin' for my family, I pay all the bills, I feed my whole family, wrong or right, I do and I can't stop.
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