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Walk on water? I know most people out there will be saying that instead of walking on it, I should have taken more of it
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"Walk on water? I know most people out there will be saying that instead of walking on it, I should have taken more of it with my drinks. They are absolutely right"

- Brian Clough

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This quote by Brian Clough is a humorous method of expressing the concept that people typically make jokes or ironical comments when confronted with something that appears impossible. He is suggesting that rather of attempting to walk on water, he should have taken more of it with his drinks. This is a humorous way of stating that it is much better to take a more practical method to life and not attempt the difficult. Clough is implying that it is better to accept the constraints of truth and not attempt to do something that is difficult. He is likewise recommending that it is better to take a light-hearted technique to life and not take whatever too seriously. By making this joke, Clough is revealing that he understands the restrictions of life and is not afraid to minimize them.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Brian Clough between March 21, 1935 and September 20, 2004. He/she was a famous Athlete from England. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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