"Well, when I think of steroids I think of an image. You have the advantage over someone, which is a form of cheating. I guess it wouldn't be right unless it was legal for everybody. Reason it's not legal for everybody is because it can hurt people seriously"
- Evander Holyfield
About this Quote
In this quote, Evander Holyfield is revealing his thoughts on making use of steroids in sports. He begins by specifying that when he thinks about steroids, he immediately pictures an unreasonable benefit over another person. To him, this is a type of cheating. He then goes on to state that it would just be acceptable if it was legal for everybody, but the factor it is not is since it can trigger severe harm to individuals. This highlights the ethical issues surrounding making use of steroids and the importance of fair play in sports. Holyfield's words work as a pointer that the pursuit of victory need to not come at the expense of running the risk of someone's health.
This quote is written / told by Evander Holyfield somewhere between October 19, 1962 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
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