Motivation Quote by Patrick Mahomes

"I know this isn't the graduation ceremony that you and your families had envisioned but that doesn't change the outcome or all the hard work, long hours and sacrifices that you made to achieve this milestone"

Patrick Mahomes, Athlete

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This thought-provoking quote is attributed to Patrick Mahomes, a renowned athlete from USA. Explore 8 more inspiring quotes by Patrick to discover their perspective on life, and more.

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Source	Texas Tech virtual commencement message, cited by NFL.com, May 23, 2020
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Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes (born September 17, 1995) is a Athlete from USA.

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