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Mind is everything. Muscle - pieces of rubber. All that I am, I am because of my mind
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"Mind is everything. Muscle - pieces of rubber. All that I am, I am because of my mind"

- Paavo Nurmi

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This quote by Paavo Nurmi speaks with the power of the mind and its ability to shape our lives. He is recommending that our minds are the most important part of who we are, which physical strength is secondary. He is stressing the importance of psychological strength and strength, and how it can be utilized to attain success. He is likewise recommending that our minds can attaining more than our physical strength can. He is saying that our minds are the driving force behind our accomplishments, which physical strength is just a tool to help us reach our objectives. He is highlighting the value of having a strong and determined frame of mind in order to achieve success. He is suggesting that our minds are the most powerful tool we have, and that we must use it to its fullest capacity.

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Finland Flag This quote is written / told by Paavo Nurmi between June 13, 1897 and October 2, 1973. He/she was a famous Athlete from Finland. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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