My father didn't think running was sensible. He told me running is just wasting time.
Haile GebrselassieIf your body is damaged, wounded, it can be fixed, but if inside, mentally, you are wounded you cannot fix it, it's hard.
Haile GebrselassieMy father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money.
Haile GebrselassieThat is not enough. Sport has been great for me, a great learning place that if you want to achieve you can, even if you are from the poorest part of Africa.
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