My family is everything. I am what I am thanks to my mother, my father, my brother, my sister... because they have given me everything. The education I have is thanks to them.
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I have the chance to do for a living what I like the most in life, and that's playing football. I can make people happy and enjoy myself at the same time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Doing what you love can bring joy to both yourself and others.
In this quote, Ronaldinho expresses the profound joy and fulfillment he finds in playing football, emphasizing that his passion not only allows him to earn a living but also brings happiness to those around him. This highlights the connection between pursuing one's passions and the positive impact it can have on both the individual and their community.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech, one could use this quote to inspire young athletes about following their dreams.
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All quotes →My only concern is playing. Everything else, my family looks after. In our house, everyone has a job, and my job in our house is to play football.
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Football is a great love because I was born into a family of players and therefore born into football. I'm fortunate to have a style of play that a lot of people like. It's a privilege to be able to do what I like best and in my own way, but I'm fortunate that people like it, and that motivates me even more.
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I still have a video of my father, which I watch before every game I play for Brazil. It gives me strength, makes me determined.
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