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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The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Greater challenges lead to greater fulfillment upon success.
This quote by Pele highlights the idea that the harder the challenges we face, the more satisfying our eventual victories become. It suggests that overcoming obstacles not only leads to success but also enhances our appreciation and joy for that success, emphasizing the relationship between struggle and fulfillment.
Themes
VictoryHappinessChallengeSuccessFulfillment
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience and hard work.
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I played for Santos at 16, and we had an excellent team, so it helped a lot. And then I played for Brazil at the Maracana against Argentina. So I get more experience. This was one year before the World Cup, and it made a lot of difference.
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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.
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I played futsal growing up in Baurd. In futsal you need to think quick and play quick so its easier for you when you move to normal football.
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A team is not made up of isolated individuals. Always stay in the game. Don't be passive. Football is a team game. No one plays alone. Success depends on your whole team being a single unit.
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