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People that are brilliant and successful, we think they've just always been that way. That's not the case. Most of them have had some tough adversity in their life. It's prepared them. I've never felt like you could develop character without adversity.
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"People that are brilliant and successful, we think they've just always been that way. That's not the case. Most of them have had some tough adversity in their life. It's prepared them. I've never felt like you could develop character without adversity."
— Bobby Bowden

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People that are brilliant and successful, we think they've just always been that way. That's not the case. Most of them have had some tough adversity in their life. It's prepared them. I've never felt like you could develop character without adversity. — Bobby Bowden

About Bobby Bowden

Bobby Bowden was a Coach from United States (1929–2021).

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Who said "People that are brilliant and successful, we think they've just always been tha…"?
This quote is attributed to Bobby Bowden, a Coach from United States.
When did Bobby Bowden live?
Bobby Bowden lived from 1929 – 2021.