“I am not a critic; to me criticism is so often nothing more than the eye garrulously denouncing the shape of the peephole that gives access to hidden treasure.”
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Bruno Alves
Bruno Eduardo Regufe Alves is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He is currently sporting director of Primeira Liga club Rio Ave.
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sports · Portuguese footballer (born 1981) · association football player · also Bruno Alves, Bruno Eduardo Regufe Alves, Alves
Born 27 November 1981 · Q193000
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2026· 21 entries
“If a man's fortune does not fit him, it is like the shoe in the story; if too large it trips him up, if too small it pinches him.”
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“What a man is by himself, what accompanies him into solitude, and what no one can give to him or take from him is obviously more essential to him than everything he possesses, or even what he may be in the eyes of others. A man of intellect, when entirely alone, has excellent entertainment in his own thoughts and fancies, whereas the continuous diversity of parties, plays, excursions, and amusements cannot ward off from the dullard the tortures of boredom.”
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“It is the practice of the multitude to bark at eminent men, as little dogs do at strangers.”
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“When baffled in one direction a man of energy will not despair, but will find another way to his object.”
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“A drop hollows out the stone by falling not twice, but many times; so too is a person made wise by reading not two, but many books.”
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“Britain and France had to choose between war and dishonour. They chose dishonour. They will have war.”
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“No good Book, or good thing of any sort, shows its best face at first.”
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“Plans are insulted destinies. I don't have plans, I only have goals.”
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“What you say may be overheard; used as a warning.”
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“Those who act boldly or courageously are most likely to succeed.”
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“Do not anticipate the end of something; specifically, do not give up hope until you have actually lost or failed.”
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“Trivial problems or mistakes of the present moment have no lasting significance or effect, so there is no point in worrying about them.”
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“When in trouble first of all every one himself should do his best to improve his condition.”
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“Inquisitiveness – or a desire to find about something – can lead you into trouble.”
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“It is not necessary to succeed in order to persevere. As long as there is a margin of hope, however narrow, we have no choice but to base all our actions on that margin. America and Russia have one interest in common which may override all their other interests: to be able to live with the bomb without getting into an all-out war that neither of them wants.”
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“Destiny grants us our wishes, but in its own way, in order to give us something beyond our wishes.”
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“Blessings may appear under the shape of pains, losses, and disappointments; but let him have patience, and he will see them in their proper figures.”
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“Why wantonly proclaim one's own disgrace, or expose the faults or weaknesses of one's kindred or people?”
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“It is considered contemptible to defy the rule of solidarity by revealing facts harmful to the group one belongs to.”
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“To those who are given to virtue, the boast of titles is wholly alien and distasteful.”
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2021· 1 entry
Played for Apollon Smyrnis F.C. (2021–2022) — 19 appearances, 0 goals.
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2018· 1 entry
Played for Parma Calcio 1913 (2018–2021) — 85 appearances, 5 goals.
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2017· 3 entries
Third place: FIFA Confederations Cup with Portugal (2017).
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Played for Rangers F.C. (2017–2018) — 20 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Rangers in 2017.
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2016· 4 entries
Won: UEFA European Championship with Portugal (2016).
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Awarded Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal (2016).
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Joined Cagliari in 2016.
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Played for Cagliari Calcio (2016–2017) — 36 appearances, 1 goals.
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2014· 2 entries
Won: Süper Lig with Fenerbahçe (2013–14).
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Won: Turkish Super Cup with Fenerbahçe (2014).
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2013· 4 entries
“Liars must remember the untruths they have told, to avoid contradicting themselves at some later date.”
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Played for Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2013–2016) — 75 appearances, 3 goals.
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Joined Fenerbahce in 2013.
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“The greatest weakness of all weaknesses is to fear too much to appear weak.”
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2012· 1 entry
Won: Russian Premier League with Zenit Saint Petersburg (2011–12).
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2011· 1 entry
Won: Russian Super Cup with Zenit Saint Petersburg (2011).
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2010· 5 entries
Won: Taça de Portugal with Porto (2009–10).
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Won: Russian Premier League with Zenit Saint Petersburg (2010).
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“Day with Warren Buffett enriching to University of Akron students”
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Joined Zenit St Petersburg in 2010.
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Played for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (2010–2013) — 72 appearances, 1 goals.
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2009· 5 entries
Won the Portuguese Primeira Liga with FC Porto (2008-2009).
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Won: Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira with Porto (2009).
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Won: Primeira Liga with Porto (2008–09).
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Won: Taça de Portugal with Porto (2008–09).
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Won award: Primeira Liga Player of the Year (2009).
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2008· 2 entries
Won the Portuguese Primeira Liga with FC Porto (2007-2008).
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Won: Primeira Liga with Porto (2007–08).
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2007· 13 entries
Won the Portuguese Primeira Liga with FC Porto (2006-2007).
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Won: Primeira Liga with Porto (2006–07).
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“Take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself, even if you do not want or need it at the time, because it may no longer be available when you do.”
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Played for Portugal men's national football team (2007–2018) — 96 appearances, 11 goals.
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“People who make the most or the loudest threats are the least likely to take action.”
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“A lifestyle that involves neither staying up late nor sleeping late is good for body and mind and leads to financial success.”
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“People of only limited capability can succeed when surrounded by those who are even less able than themselves.”
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“The best way to handle an undesirable situation is to turn it to your advantage.”
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“It is better that somebody arrives or something happens later than expected or desired, than not at all.”
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“Something you have for certain now is of more value than something better you may get, especially if you risk losing what you have in order to get it.”
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“It is often wise not to quit an undertaking already begun.”
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“Action taken to put something right is often more unpleasant or damaging than the original problem.”
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“Nobody can fully understand another person's hardship or suffering.”
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2006· 5 entries
Won the Portuguese Taça da Liga with FC Porto (2005-2006).
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Won the Portuguese Primeira Liga with FC Porto (2005-2006).
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Won: Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira with Porto (2006).
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Won: Primeira Liga with Porto (2005–06).
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Won: Taça de Portugal with Porto (2005–06).
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2004· 4 entries
Won: Torneio Vale do Tejo with Portugal B (2004).
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Played for Portugal B national football team (2004–2004) — 1 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Portugal Olympic football team (2004–2004) — 1 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for AEK Athens F.C. (2004–2005) — 27 appearances, 0 goals.
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2003· 1 entry
Played for Vitória S.C. (2003–2004) — 25 appearances, 1 goals.
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2002· 2 entries
Played for S.C. Farense (2002–2003) — 46 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for Portugal national under-21 football team (2002–2004) — 19 appearances, 2 goals.
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2001· 3 entries
Won: Toulon Tournament with Portugal U21 (2001).
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Played for FC Porto (2001–2010) — 119 appearances, 14 goals.
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Played for Portugal national under-20 football team (2001–2002) — 10 appearances, 1 goals.
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2000· 2 entries
Joined FC Porto in 2000.
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Played for FC Porto B (2000–2002) — 53 appearances, 8 goals.
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1997· 4 entries
“Children observe daily and — in their behaviour — often follow the example of their parents.”
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“What a person tries to keep back through meanness is just as likely to be wasted anyway.”
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“An attractive appearance may be deceptive. It may cover or hide a much less favourable content.”
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“Daughters may look and behave like their mothers. This is due to inheritance and the example observed closely and daily.”
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1981· 2 entries
Born 1981-11-27.
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“Better be courted and jilted Than never be courted at all.”
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1922· 1 entry
“You do so love to talk in riddles. Do you do that, I wonder as a substitute for having anything interesting to say?”
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1903· 1 entry
“Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge.”
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1885· 1 entry
“Diz o roto ao nu: Porque não te vestes tu?”
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1845· 1 entry
“No one needs to be told that a vast deal of labor is expended unnecessarily. This is occasioned, to a great extent, by the neglect of seasonable repairs.”
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