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19 quotes by Major Taylor

Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor (26 November 1878 – 21 June 1932) was an American cyclist who won the world 1 mile (1.6 km) track cycling championship in 1899 after setting numerous world records and overcoming racial discrimination. Taylor was the first African-American athlete to achieve the level of world champion and only the second black man to win a world championship—after Canadian boxer George Dixon.
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I would advise all youths aspiring to athletic fame or a professional career to practice clean living, fair play and good sportsmanship.

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An athlete must have ability to reach the top, but many who have ability and who do not live clean lives never have and never will be champions for... →

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In a word I was a pioneer, and therefore had to blaze my own trail.

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I know that a good many champions have entertained the thought that the more they discourage youngsters, the longer they would reign. However, this... →

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Modesty should be typical of the success of a champion.

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In closing I wish to say that while I was sorely beset by a number of white riders in my racing days, I have also enjoyed the friendship of countless... →

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These rules may seem simple enough, but it will require great morale and physical courage to adhere to them. But if carried out in the strict sense... →

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I pray they will carry on in spite of that dreadful monster prejudice, and with patience, courage, fortitude and perseverance achieve success for... →

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Each great athlete must some day bow to that perennial old champion, Father Time, even as I, for Time eventually wins.

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As a reward of their clean living and good habits these great stars have been able to withstand the rigorous test of stamina and physical exertion... →

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Clean living is the cardinal principle in the lives of the world's greatest athletes, as the phenomenal performances of these outstanding... →

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I might go on discussing this subject at great length, but after all is said, done, and written, my own book of experiences will best show what these... →

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I would like to cite an instance which proves the efficacy of clean living on the part of an athlete coupled with the inspiration received from a... →

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