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Either a species learns to control its own population, or something like disease, famine, war, will take care of the issue.

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Bud Wilkinson

We compete, not so much against an opponent, but against ourselves. The real test is this: Did I make my best effort on every play?

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Every game is an opportunity to measure yourself against your own potential.

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If a team is to reach its potential, each player must be willing to subordinate his personal goals to the good of the team.

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The man who tried his best and failed is superior to the man who never tried.

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If you are going to be a champion, you must be willing to pay a greater price.

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