“When people throw stones at you, you turn them into milestones.”

— Sachin Tendulkar

When quizzed about people still questioning him over his inability to make India win the matches. http://www.cricages.com/sachin-zone/when-people-throw-stones-at-you-you-turn-them-into-milestones-sachin/

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