A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts.

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"Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts."

- Steve Prefontaine

Courage

"Some run to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts."

- Steve Prefontaine

Courage

"You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back."

- Steve Prefontaine

Motivation

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift."

- Steve Prefontaine

Motivation

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."

- Steve Prefontaine

Hard Work

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"It is very brave of you to make that decision of going for surgery. The pain will soon be over. Sending you all the good luck and love! Best of luck with the surgery!"

Bravery

"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."

- Arthur Ashe

Bravery

"I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do."

- Georgia O'Keeffe

Bravery

"Conquer Fear."

- Hustle Inspires Hustle

Bravery

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball."

- Pete Rose

Bravery