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Mental toughness is many things. It is humility because it behooves all of us to remember that simplicity is the sign of greatness and meekness is the sign of true strength. Mental toughness is spartanism with qualities of sacrifice, self-denial, dedication. It is fearlessness, and it is love.

Vince Lombardi

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Vince Lombardi
Age: 57 †
Born: 1913
Born: June 11
Died: 1970
Died: September 3
American Football Player
Football Player
Brooklyn
New York
Vincent Thomas Lombardi
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Behooves
Self
Mental
Meekness
Many
Humility
Fearlessness
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Greatness
Toughness
Love
Sacrifice
Dedication
Strength
Denial
Quality
Qualities
True
Simplicity

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