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My thing was play as hard as you can, don't be stupid, pay attention to details, and have enough guts in the clutch that you're not afraid to make a play. Some things I thought were important for a young man to know.
— Joe Paterno
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Publicity is like poison; it doesn't hurt unless you swallow it.
— Joe Paterno
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I'm not as concerned about me. What's happened to me has been great. I got five great kids. Seventeen grandchildren.
— Joe Paterno
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I've had a wonderful experience here at Penn State.
— Joe Paterno
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You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional.
— Joe Paterno
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Losing a game is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence or worth is a tragedy.
— Joe Paterno
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