Italians can't win the game against you, but you can lose the game against the Italians.


Johan Cruijff

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The Italians were great, there was no booing.
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In this game, by trying to win; you automatically lose.
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Play the game for more than you can afford to lose... only then will you learn the game.
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You may have taken the planet, but you will lose this game!
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you cant win in life if you cant fail
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Love and understand the Italians, for the people are more marvellous than the land.
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I like many things. The American people are more calm than Italians.
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The Italians have long known what makes a livable town or city.
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Affect the main character or characters and you win the game.
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You can’t win unless you try to win, but you can lose by trying not to lose.
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You can't win the state championship tonight, but you can lose it!
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One play doesn't lose you the game.
GRADY BENNETT
I am constantly amazed by man's inhumanity to man."
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I think that the team that wins game five will win the series. Unless we lose game five.
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