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Every once in a while someone along the road lets us know how far behind we are. A man shouts: 'Faster!' He probably thinks bicycle racing is about going fast.
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Road racing imitates life, the way it would be without the corruptive influence of civilization. When you see an enemy lying on the ground, what's your first reaction? To help him to his feet. In road racing, you kick him to death
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Racing is licking your opponent's plate clean before starting on your own
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Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
Tim Krabbé
Born:
April 13, 1943
(age 81)
Bio:
Tim Krabbé is a Dutch journalist and novelist.
Known for:
The Golden Egg (1984)
The Rider (1978)
De Grot (1997)
Kathy's Dochter (2002)
Chess Curiosities (1985)
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