Jesse Owens: 10 quotes for his birthday

10 quotes from the Olympic athlete on what would have been his 99th birthday.

9. R-E-S-P-E-C-T

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“To me, we must learn to spell the word 'respect.' We must respect the rights and properties of our fellow man. And then learn to play the game of life, as well as the game of athletics, according to the rules of society. If you can take that and put it into practice in the community in which you live, then, to me, you have won the greatest championship.”

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