Pele:

I used to tease the other kids because I played better than them. Then my father said, 'Come here. Don't do this with the kids, because God gave you the gift to play football. You didn't do anything. This was a present from God. You have to respect people, because it is important to be a good man, a good person. From now on, you must be this example.'

— Pele Modern

Brazilian soccer legend

Context

Recalling a childhood lesson from his father about humility.

Date / Period

Recounted in 2013.

Source

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Method

Cross Reference

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