"Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition. Awards become corroded, friends gather no dust"
- Jesse Owens
About this Quote
In this quote, Jesse Owens highlights the true value of competitors and sportsmanship. He suggests that the relationships formed through athletic competitors are more valuable than any award or trophy. While awards may lose their shine and collect dust with time, the bonds and connections made with fellow athletes on the field are sustaining and valuable. These friendships are the real gold of competition, as they are constructed on mutual regard, decision, and shared experiences. Owens reminds us that the real essence of sports is not practically winning or losing, however about the relationships and connections that are formed through the journey of competitors.
This quote is written / told by Jesse Owens between September 12, 1913 and March 31, 1980. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
The author also have 12 other quotes.
"If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, sir, should keep his friendship in a constant repair"
