You go for the quality of the performance, not the longevity of it.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that it's better to focus on doing a great job, rather than worrying about how long you can keep doing it. It's more important to put in your best effort and deliver a high-quality performance, instead of just trying to keep going for a long time. The quality of what you do is more important than how long you can do it.
About Don King
Don King is an American boxing promoter known for his involvement in historic boxing matches like the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ and the ‘Thrilla in Manila’. He has promoted some of the most prominent names in boxing history, but has also been charged with killing two people and accused of defrauding his fighters.
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