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Saturday, June 4, 2016
Since today's trend is to remember Muhammad Ali, I recalled a quotation of his that was, among others, posted to the door of my office at Berkshire School many years ago. It speaks rather well to the necessity of preparation in all things, not just boxing:
"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."