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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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dedication to hard work and respect for others is essential for success.
This quote emphasizes the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving one's goals, particularly in sports. Pele reflects on his commitment to training and improvement, contrasting it with the choices of others, thereby underlining how discipline and respect can lead to success.
Themes
RespectHard WorkDedicationTrainingSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech about the importance of dedication in sports.
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