"You know, I think when I reflect on it, I think there's certainly a sense of history. When you have ambitions to play this game, you want to be one of the best ever, and you want to play so well and be so effective that you want people to remember your name 100 years from now."

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Source: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Book VI, (6), (c. 161 - 180 AD).

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Marcus Allen is a former professional football player known for his exceptional career in the NFL, particularly with the Los Angeles Raiders, and his impact on the game.

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