- Perspective
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- Nov 07, 2020
Time Quotes
Quotes marking moments across time.
This page brings together quotes where time plays a role - the surprising history behind common words, warnings about how quickly secrets become outdated once discovered, and fond memories of early scientific curiosity encouraged by family. It pairs well with Family Quotes for related reflections.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Family
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'd been doing shows, but I slowed down because I had a daughter and got to spend some time having more of a family life.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
The year 1989 was crucial for me because I had just moved from the country into Sydney to play first-class cricket. That was the time I heard of a teenager called Sachin Tendulkar, who had burst on to the scene and was being annointed as successor to the great Sunil Gavaskar.
- Best
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- Nov 07, 2020
By the time I made my international debut Tendulkar was already being counted among the best batsmen in the world. Most bowlers knew that his was the crucial wicket in an Indian batting line-up that boasted of many talented batsmen.
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020
I always wondered if I would know the right time to retire. After that first Ashes Test in Brisbane in 2006 I had no intention of stopping. I was still focused and wanted a thousand international wickets. I was still driven.
- Hard
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- Nov 07, 2020
If Australians give you a hard time, then they respect you.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Since retirement, I have been given the opportunity to spend time with my family. I have three children, aged 16, 14 and one. That is what is really important to me. I have also done a little commentating in Australia and am part of the MRF academy in Chennai.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Foundation and Pink Day are about celebrating and hope, I know when the time comes and I move on, if I have people celebrating my life and what I bring to the world I'll be happy.
- Back
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- Nov 07, 2020
Back in 2006-07 when we completed the first Ashes whitewash in 86 years, the historical significance didn't really filter in to our thinking. We didn't realise it at the time - we were just making amends for 2005.
- Colors
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- Nov 07, 2020
By giving the public a rich and full melody, distinctly arranged and well played, all the time creating new tone colors and patterns, I feel we have a better chance of being successful. I want a kick to my band, but I don't want the rhythm to hog the spotlight.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am taking each game as it comes, enjoying it and taking that little bit of extra time to look around a full stadium, because I know it's not going to last forever. But I will try and make it last as long as possible.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've only ever moved on when I've not been wanted. Experience has told me, when your time's up, you have to go. Don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed my time at all the clubs I've been at, and they've all got a special place in my heart.
- First Time
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I left Carlisle United for the first time at the age of 16 in 2000, I hated football.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
My time in non-league definitely grounded me and taught me to take nothing for granted - there was no glamour involved, that is for sure.
- Man
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think there was a time where the target man went out of fashion and it was all about the small and quick striker.
- Grips
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- Nov 07, 2020
It took me a little bit of time in the Premier League. I came back from an ACL and got one goal in I think six months at Crystal Palace. It wasn't great but I got to grips with the Premier League, started to understand what it's about because it's very different to the lower leagues.
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020