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Watching myself fight, I realize the line between success and failure is so narrow, it's scary.
Georges St-Pierre
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Georges St-Pierre
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: May 19
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Respect is the most important thing. Be respectful toward others and have respect for yourself.
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Humility is the first rule of martial arts. Either you learn humility quickly, or you leave because your ego can't handle losing repeatedly.
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When I go on vacation I just like to do nothing - just hang out at the beach, go eat the best restaurants, and do nothing.
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I am a public person and I have my private life. It's important for me that my private life stay private, that what I share with the people is my public personality.
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What happens when you accept and embrace your fear? Fear becomes your weapon.
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Thanks to his willingness to face me, my life takes shape, my path evolves.
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