The Contender Quotes

“It's the climbing that makes the man. Getting to the top is an extra reward. ”
― Robert Lipsyte, The Contender

“Sometimes I'm not sure I understand this generation."
"They got to find their own way," said Aunt Pearl. "Same as we did.”
― Robert Lipsyte, The Contender

“Henry would never know how good it could feel when a running wind chilled the sweat in your hair”
― Robert Lipsyte, The Contender

“Don't listen to that crowd, no one's hitting them”
― Robert Lipsyte, The Contender