Category - Gene Tunney

Discover the thoughtful and inspirational Quotes of Gene Tunney, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history.
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Gene Tunney

If all human lives depended upon their usefulness – as might be judged by certain standards – there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the world.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

Though I was not a belligerent kid, I do not think I ever passed up a good opportunity to fight.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

The way to know about championship quality is to learn from champions, and that I did; studying them with professional purpose during my time in the ring and from habitual interest afterward.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

One half-conscious thought was burned in my mind: stay on your feet.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

My own ambition in the ring had always been skillful boxing, speed and defense – on the order of Mike Gibbons.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

Never eat less than four hours before boxing. Then eat only lightly.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

Handball, swimming, running, jumping, basketball, and boxing were as much a part of me as breathing.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

Fat is one of the chief enemies of the heart because it has to be plentifully supplied with blood and thus needlessly increases the pumping load that the heart must sustain.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

A concave chest means that your diaphragm is sagging.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

A boxer must exercise and develop every part of his body.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

Normally, I could hit hard enough, as anyone who studied my fights might have known. But the impression was that I was essentially defensive, the very reverse of a killer, the prize fighter who read books, even Shakespeare.

– Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney

In youth, we get plenty of exercise through games and running around, but as middle life approaches, we settle down, literally and figuratively.

– Gene Tunney

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