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You know, I think when I reflect on it, I think theres certainly a sense of history. When you have ambitions to play thi
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"You know, I think when I reflect on it, I think there's certainly a sense of history. When you have ambitions to play this game, you want to be one of the best ever, and you want to play so well and be so effective that you want people to remember your name 100 years from now"

- Marcus Allen

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This quote by Marcus Allen talks to the value of leaving a long lasting tradition. He recommends that when one has aspirations to play a game, they need to make every effort to be one of the very best ever and play so well that their name will be remembered for generations to come. This speaks to the idea that a person needs to aim to make an effect that will be remembered long after they are gone. It is a tip that our actions and accomplishments can have an enduring impact on the world and that we must aim to make a difference. Allen's words are a pointer that we ought to strive to make a long lasting effect and that our actions can have a lasting tradition.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Marcus Allen somewhere between March 26, 1960 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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