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I know that a good many champions have entertained the thought that the more they discourage youngsters, the longer they

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"I know that a good many champions have entertained the thought that the more they discourage youngsters, the longer they would reign. However, this theory never impressed me, and I always made it a point to give youths the benefit of my experience in bicycle racing"

- Major Taylor

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This quote is written / told by Major Taylor between November 26, 1878 and June 21, 1932. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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