The study of history empowers nations and individuals with an ability to avoid errors of the past and lay foundations for victories in the future.
I always said the same: I try to do my best, to support the team, to score goals, to win victories.
Our societies have experienced the magic that occurs when pluralism flourishes and the marginalized assume their proper powers. But loss stalks those victories, as millions revolt against change and supremacies resurface.
My losses and my victories are in the past. I think of the future. After a fight is over, it's in the past. I always have to go back to the gym and train to improve in all areas, winning or losing. I think I can always do better next time.
I'm just trying to get those marquee victories and continue to get those accomplishments so when the time comes and the vote is cast, hopefully my spot is secured in the Boxing Hall of Fame.
That desire to win is something that's drummed into you at an early age in my country. In Argentina, you grow up watching great teams and important victories.
Moral victories are really more for coaches than players.
I have seen periods of progress followed by reaction. I have seen the hopes and aspirations of Negroes rise during World War II, only to be smashed during the Eisenhower years. I am seeing the victories of the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations destroyed by Richard Nixon.
It's amazing, as a player and as a coach, how you always remember the tough losses better than the victories. They're just way more vivid.
President Obama has only had two major policy victories during his tenure: the stimulus package and Obamacare. Both are massively unpopular. The stimulus package launched the Tea Party movement. Obamacare led to the Republican wipeout of 2010.
