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If character is what you do when no one is watching, then sportsmanship is that conduct with everybody watching. —Bob Ley

“If character is what you do when no one is watching, then sportsmanship is that conduct with everybody watching.”

Bob Ley sports anchor and reporter

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stewart from uganda SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
your gift will open doors for you but your character will keep you there

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