Michael Schumacher quotes - page 2

My kids are not known, and I think that is very important. So far they have lived a normal life, and will continue to do so. I feel they should have the possibility to live a free life without the burden of fame I have created. (Michael Schumacher)
I think I was five when I had my real first go-kart. View quote
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When you are part of a community for 14 years, it inevitably shapes you. I will always have a part of Ferrari beside me; a part of my heart will always be red. View quote
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I'm not very comfortable with what people sometimes say or think about me - things I don't feel responsible for. View quote
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I like working in a team, and at Ferrari there is always good cooperation. View quote
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In sport there is never any moment that is the same as the other. I have been in Formula One for 12 years, and out of that I had one year with the perfect car. View quote
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Somehow I have managed to delay looking old. In reality I have good genes. View quote
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In football, I need full concentration even though I really enjoy it. View quote
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I hate to take compromises with a racing car. The more standard a car is, the more compromises you have to take. View quote
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My time with Ferrari was wonderful. I have found friends and had experiences that I would not want to be without. View quote
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You win a race, the next race it's a question mark. Are you still the best or not? That's what is funny. But that's what is interesting. And that's what is challenging. You have to prove yourself every time. (Michael Schumacher)
If you do things to the limit, and don't purposely go over that limit, then I think it's fine to do whatever you want. So long as you enjoy it. That's what's important. View quote
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I know what I am, and what I have to do in my profession, so I can handle the pressure. It's the way I think. View quote
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The first thing, when I got the money, I knew I would support somebody. And the person I supported was my family. Because we were really in debt with the money. And - so I gave to my father this suitcase full of money. And he couldn't believe it. And that was something very special. View quote
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Let's put it this way, I like number seven. View quote
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I didn't have statistics in my mind when I was racing. It was always a consequence - a nice consequence. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't the reason I was racing. View quote
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People get excited around me and behave differently than they would normally. I don't feel different from anyone else, except that I drive a racing car round in circles faster than somebody else. View quote
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It's a brave decision to stop doing something he loves.... We sort of know how he'll be remembered but over time his successes will mark an era when his dedication to winning gave the championship colour. I think he'll be doubly motivated to win the championship. He's certainly capable of winning races. I think it's hard to give that up. I think he's doing the right thing for himself. View quote
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He will be missed as a friend and colleague and as the ultimate professional. It's the end of Michael's career in Formula One so in that sense, it is the end of an era. When you look at his record, that's going to be difficult to beat. View quote
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I am sure he has thought long and hard about his decision and I respect it. I've enjoyed racing with him and I wish him all the best both for the championship and the future. View quote
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