Virat Kohli Quotes

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Virat Kohli

Profession : Cricketer

Birth : November 5, 1988

Probably because I'm from a middle class family, I have that nature in me that I don't get too excited with big things.

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The people you choose to have around you make all the difference. My family and close friends keep me grounded. You have to have a mind of your own and a strong head on your shoulders. Cricket is the most important thing to me, so the rest of it pales in comparison.

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I feel only my friends and family need to know what is happening in my personal life.

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I love tattoos. And mine symbolise who I really am. I have a Samurai on my left arm. At a subconscious level, I connect to this warrior and model myself on his discipline, skills and honour. There is also a tribal tattoo and a Chinese symbol of faith. I have seen a lot of people getting tattoos just because it's a trend.

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I do believe in God. But you won't find me visiting temples every now and then. I believe in self-realization. Peace of mind matters a lot to me. What's the point in doing something just for the sake of it? I'd rather do something I like doing as long as I'm being true to myself.

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Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success.

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Whatever you want to do, do with full passion and work really hard towards it. Don't look anywhere else. There will be a few distractions, but if you can be true to yourself, you will be successful for sure.

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Pretension is a poor joke that you play on yourself. Snap out of it. Recognise your strengths, work on your weaknesses. Real achievement is liking what you see in the mirror every morning.

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A lot of people tell me a lot of things about my conduct, my game, my future... but I try to stay away from their words of wisdom. I don't let it distract me. On the field, you will be facing the ball alone. If you fail, you will the only one to blame. So, you should be the one deciding for yourself.

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On the field, aggression can sometimes be a positive emotion. It boosts performance and can lift your game. But over the years, I have learnt that restrained aggression is a better animal. That way, you will conserve your energy and won't spend yourself quickly.

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I like to be myself, and I don't pretend. For instance, I don't dress up for occasions; I am what I am.

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No cricket team in the world depends on one or two players. The team always plays to win.

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The bat is not a toy, it's a weapon. It gives me everything in life, which helps me to do everything on the field.

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I love playing under pressure. In fact, if there's no pressure, then I'm not in the perfect zone.

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Irrespective of whether you have talent or not, one has to work hard. Just being talented doesn't mean anything; you can end up wasting it before you realize.

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A fit body gives you confidence. And there's nothing more impressive than a great attitude, which you can wear on your sleeve. But you'll have to remember the difference between being rude and being confident.

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I support Real Madrid. I'm a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo.

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My shopping habits... I am not very brand-conscious about clothes. I buy whatever looks good on me. Likewise, I don't just shop only in malls or high-end stores.

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I want to be relaxed in my personal life. I really don't like to be hassled.

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I get really motivated when I put on the India jersey. It is a responsibility, so I want to perform in the best way I can.

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