Every fighter that ever lived had fear. A boy comes to me and tells me that he's not afraid, if I believed him I'd say he's a liar or there's something wrong with him. I'd send him to a doctor to find out what the hell's the matter with him, because this is not a normal reaction. The fighter that's gone into the ring and hasn't experienced fear is either a liar or a psychopath.
Cus D'AmatoBoxing is a contest of character and ingenuity. The boxer with more will, determination, desire, and intelligence is always the one who comes out the victor.
Cus D'AmatoThe hero and the coward both feel exactly the same fear, only the hero confronts his fear and converts it into fire.
Cus D'AmatoEmotions, particularly anger, are like fire. They can cook your food and keep you warm, or they can burn your house down.
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