Seve Ballesteros Quotes

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Seve Ballesteros

Profession : Golfer

Birth : April 9, 1957

We must confront any situation, however difficult it may be, with courage, faith, serenity, confidence and a lot of mental strength.

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Life goes on and life is full of setbacks. You have to fight, that's all.

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Life is like sport. You have to fight every day and the key is to never give up.

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I have many moments of glory, but I have many more, moments of very tough times. I don't mean anyone should feel sorry for me, but it's true.

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Players who keep hitting fairways are boring.

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I've had a lot of luck, which is the truth.

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I think that Tiger Woods takes over so much that if he wasn't around, if he had retired, the golf world would be in serious difficulties.

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My reputation as a wild driver is a little bit over-rated. I wouldn't do as well as I have if I was really that wild.

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Play your own game, but also 'play the man.' I take the view that my opponents are not there for me to ignore, rather to help me in my choice of shots. That means I have to be a good decision maker.

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Everything has a beginning and an end and this is the same thing in golf.

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We never know what tomorrow will bring, so we must enjoy ourselves today.

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My brothers, my children, I see how much they care about me.

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The Spanish never appreciated me like the British.

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Nothing is forever.

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I've always felt solidarity with those people who have to cope with illnesses, including ones that are far worse than mine.

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Confidence comes by practice. It doesn't happen overnight. Nothing happens without hard work.

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When they paint the greens it is very nice for TV but not for players.

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The Ryder Cup is one of the greatest sporting events and will always hold a special place in my heart.

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There is only one way forward, to keep on fighting.

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I so valued the love the British public showed me that it was respectful to retire in Great Britain.

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