Quote by Daley Thompson

Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have to love them all, and you can't afford losing one.

Being a decathlete is like having ten girlfriends. You have

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This quote compares being a decathlete, someone who competes in ten different track and field events, to having ten girlfriends. It implies that being a successful decathlete requires equal love, attention, and dedication towards each event, just as one would do in maintaining multiple relationships. It also suggests that neglecting or underperforming in any of the events could have dire consequences, implying the need to maintain dedication and balance in order to succeed in the decathlon.

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