Maybe since I was 35 years old it was time to go upstairs.

About Wellington Mara

Wellington Timothy Marawas an American professional football executive. He was the co-owner of the New York Giants of the National Football Leaguefrom 1959 until his death.

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I always root for the defense.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

Self-justification is a treacherous servant.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

Just as it had taken centuries to determine the true nature of the universe, so also the search for the beginning of human life proceeded well into the 20th century.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

Pop knew absolutely nothing about pro football.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

You can believe that he was taught to love and respect all mankind – but to fear no man.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

The Church does not pretend to be scientists. It teaches based upon what science tells it.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

The Church has never changed its teaching on the sanctity of human life – it didn’t make up a rule for the convenience of a particular time like a rule at a country club as the Governor would have us believe.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

Maybe since I was 35 years old it was time to go upstairs.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

In trying to scramble out of a hole, it sometimes digs it deeper.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

I think when the bottom started to drop out, we didn’t recognize it.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

We didn’t readjust our thinking or rebuild quick enough.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)

These days I’m pretty much a businessman.

Wellington Mara

American businessman (1916-2005)