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When you play, play hard when you work, dont play at all
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"When you play, play hard; when you work, don't play at all"

- Theodore Roosevelt

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This quote by Theodore Roosevelt is a pointer to stay concentrated and devoted to whatever task is at hand. It motivates us to provide our complete effort and attention to the job at hand, whether it be work or play. When we are playing, we should be completely engaged and put our all into it. On the other hand, when we are working, we should not be distracted by play. We ought to be focused and disciplined in our work, and not let ourselves be sidetracked by pastime. This quote is a tip to remain focused and to offer our best shot to whatever we are doing. It is a pointer to stay disciplined and to not let ourselves be sidetracked by play when we ought to be working. It is a tip to remain concentrated and to provide our best shot to whatever we are doing.

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Theodore Roosevelt This quote is written / told by Theodore Roosevelt between October 27, 1858 and January 6, 1919. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 70 other quotes.

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