What counts in sports is not the victory, but the magnificence of the struggle.
Joe PaternoRead
I don't think it's fair to 12-, 13- and 14-year-olds to say 'Show us you're a winner right now!' Winning isn't everything. I'll never buy that thing that if a boy loses a football game, he's a loser in life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Winning isn't the only measure of success, especially for young individuals.
In this quote, Joe Paterno emphasizes the importance of perspective when evaluating success, particularly for teenagers. He argues against the harmful notion that a young person's worth is tied to their victories or failures in competitive activities, advocating instead for a more compassionate understanding of their development and self-worth.
Themes
WinningSuccessYouthPerspectiveSports
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech to parents at a school event.
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