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"When you get to that level, it's not a matter of talent anymore - because all the players are so talented - it's about preparation, about playing smart and making good decisions."
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"Being from Africa is the best thing that could have ever, ever happened to me. I cannot see it any other way. All of my fundamental principles that were instilled in me in my home, from my childhood, are still with me."
Home
"I don't think Michael had to retire for us to get the spotlight, because when you win, it commands attention."
Attention
"My background playing soccer gave me a natural advantage over many of the American-born players."
Skill
"When you get to that level, it's not a matter of talent anymore - because all the players are so talented - it's about preparation, about playing smart and making good decisions."
Talent
"I've now been in this country for thirteen years, since I was seventeen. So this is my second home."
Home
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
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"When I look at the system here and look at my position - not just as a basketball player, but when I look around me at the values of the people and the culture and compare them with the values of where I came from - I feel so blessed to be from Africa."
People
"Basketball is in my blood. It is my obligation to try."
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"All these boundaries - Africa, Asia, Malaysia, America - are set by men. But you don't have to look at boundaries when you are looking at a man - at the character of a man. The question is: What do you stand for? Are you a follower, or are you a leader?"
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"But an inferior talent can only be graceful when it's carrying inferior ideas. And the more narrowly you can look at a thing the more entertaining you can be about it."
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"The talent of a true writer and poet is in the ear."
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"Never despise the talents you have. It is by them that you will do something that has not yet come into existence until you were born."
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"The key to your success in this world is to discover the field of your gifts."
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"The talent for discovering the unique and marketable characteristics of a product and service is a designer's most valuable asset."
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"If you've got talent, stick with it... because talent wins out, without a doubt."
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"An absolutely necessary part of a writer's equipment, almost as necessary as talent, is the ability to stand up under punishment, both the punishment the world hands out and the punishment he inflicts upon himself."
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"I really think that aside from admiring my talent you really admire me as a person and as a woman."
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"Everyone is beautiful and talented in their own special way. Some people can sing, dance, play instruments, teach, and more. You may not be in the hall of fame, but you possess the ability to inspire others. Recognize your talents and continue to be creative. Share your beautiful gifts with the world."
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"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius."
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