I'm looking to find a quote (preferably from a significant individual) that shows a link between experience gained through athletics and military leadership. It can also be something relating sports to statecraft, politics and/or cultural understanding in a positive way. A quote about sports bringing nations of all backgrounds together could also work well. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

hmm.. maybe search for an old greek saying about the olympics? they were created to bring the factions together and stop war, and it deasl with sports.

Good luck

He who stands on toilet is high on pot? Good?

Ok ok, how about this one?
Winning means winning.
Winning does not mean winning over others.
Winning means winning over the discord in ourself.
Morihei Ueshiba. 1883-1969.

Lean into it, let the hill do the work.

Originally Posted by Wallabies

Lean into it, let the hill do the work.

Worst saying ever. I hate it when people say that. Knobs.

"Hey, we're like soldiers. Would you go to the Roman army and ask them if they thought they were going to win the battle? If I didn't think we could win, I wouldn't be here. I'd stay home and get fat."
Ken Simonton, OSU tailback before the 30th Fiesta Bowl

Keith Miller, Australian test cricketer and WW2 vet on being asked about the pressure on playing test cricket.

"Pressure,"

"I'll tell you what pressure is.

Pressure is a Messerschmitt up your arse.

Playing cricket is not."

"Winning isn't everything. It's the ONLY thing." Vince Lombardi

"Stuff all this running and jumping, my knees and ankles will wear out fast enough"

"Spike Jones" 1947 - ....
(A legend in his own lunch box).

Originally Posted by Wallabies

Lean into it, let the hill do the work.

Love that one, that is the spirit!

Rattler