Quote by Roger Clemens

Everybody kind of perceives me as being angry. It's not anger, it's motivation.


Everybody kind of perceives me as being angry. It's not ange

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is often mistaken for being angry when they are actually driven by motivation. While others perceive their intensity as anger, the person emphasizes that it is their inner drive and passion that fuels their actions, rather than negative emotions. This quote serves as an assertion that the speaker's determination and intensity might be misunderstood by others, highlighting the importance of recognizing the difference between anger and motivation in one's behavior.

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Anger
By Roger Clemens
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