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     A winner, a champion, will accept his fate. He will continue with his wheels in the dirt. He will do his best to maintain his line and gradually get himself back on the track when it is safe to do so. Yes, he loses a few places in the race. Yes, he is at a disadvantage. But he is still racing. He is still alive.

     The race is long. It is better to drive within oneself and finish the race behind the others than it is to drive too hard and crash.

- The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.