Quote by Jesse Owens
People come out to see you perform and you've got to give them the best you have within you. The lives of most men are patchwork quilts. Or at best one matching outfit with a closet and laundry bag full of incongruous accumulations. A lifetime of training for just ten seconds.
Summary
This quote suggests that when people come to watch you perform, whether it be in sports, arts, or any other endeavor, you should always strive to give your best. It implies that many people's lives are a collection of various experiences and achievements, often mismatched and incongruous. And yet, despite this patchwork existence, we spend a lifetime preparing ourselves for brief moments of excellence, like a sprinter who trains for years for a race that lasts only seconds. The message is to make the best use of our abilities and efforts, even if they may seem disproportionate to the time they are showcased.
Topics
Excellence
By Jesse Owens
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