Famous quote by Derek Jeter

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If youre going to play at all, youre out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose
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"If you're going to play at all, you're out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose"

- Derek Jeter

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In this quote, Derek Jeter is highlighting the importance of having a competitive mindset in any type of game or competitors. He believes that if you are going to participate in something, you need to always strive to come out as the winner. Whether it's a sport like baseball, a recreation like board games, or even a trivia video game like Jeopardy, Jeter thinks that the supreme objective ought to constantly be to win. He also exposes his personal distaste for losing, revealing his strong desire to constantly come out on top. This quote highlights Jeter's competitive nature and his decision to constantly give his best effort in any situation.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Derek Jeter somewhere between June 26, 1974 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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