[See also] If, as a blind Indiana child once wrote, “forgiveness is the perfume of the violet on the heel that crushed it,” gratitude may safely be characterized as the perfume of the rose on the hand that caressed it. – Quoted in The Judge, 1916 January 8th
Im really looking forward to the Hall of Fame ceremonies. Its going to be unbelievable – just crazy. Im looking forward to thanking all the fans for inspiring me to go out there and play my best football each and every game. – Jerry Rice