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.
RonaldinhoRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Family is the foundation of who we are and our successes.
In this quote, Ronaldinho emphasizes the crucial role that family plays in shaping an individual's identity and achievements. He acknowledges his familial relationships as fundamental to his personal development, education, and overall success, illustrating the profound impact that loved ones have on our lives.
Themes
FamilySupportGratitudeEducationIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
During a family gathering, you can use this quote to express gratitude for your family's contributions.
More from Ronaldinho
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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