Quote by Haile Gebrselassie

You must do as your people do. If my people are poor, I must be poor. People ask me, 'Why don't you find a personal coach or a private car?' I can't. Then I won't be part of my people.

You must do as your people do. If my people are poor, I must

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This quote emphasizes the importance of staying connected to one's community and remaining empathetic to their circumstances. It suggests that the speaker feels a sense of obligation towards their people and believes that personal success should not be pursued at the expense of abandoning their community. The quote also suggests that aligning oneself with the struggles and limitations of the community helps to maintain a genuine connection and prevents the speaker from becoming disconnected or detached from the reality of their people.

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