"I'm not religious, but I believe that what I have is a gift, and I respect it and live up to it"
- Sugar Ray Leonard
About this Quote
Sugar Ray Leonard is revealing his belief in the power of his own gifts and skills. He is not spiritual, but he does believe that he has been given something unique and he wants to honor it. He wishes to appreciate it and measure up to it. He is acknowledging that he has been provided something unique and he wishes to ensure he uses it to its max capacity. He is acknowledging that he has been offered a present and he wants to make certain he does not take it for given. He wishes to make sure he is using it to its fullest capacity and making the most of it. He is revealing appreciation for the presents he has been offered and he wishes to make sure he is honoring them. He is showing respect for his own presents and talents and he wants to make sure he is measuring up to them.
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