Facundo Quotes & Sayings

In Argentina, we're surrounded by polo ponies. The farm covers roughly 170 hectares, and there are no cattle or sheep, just horses. — Facundo Pieres

I'm usually woken up by the birds and by my schnauzer, Rafa - for me that's the best start to the day. I jump out of bed, throw on some clothes, and race to the polo ground. — Facundo Pieres

Thanks to my father, we were always in good horses. — Facundo Pieres

We have two trainers at the polo ground and do a mix of aerobics, gymnastics and stretches before we start riding. As polo players, it's very important for us to keep in shape. We do a bit of yoga and Pilates sometimes, too. — Facundo Pieres

A bomb makes more noise than a caress, but for each bomb that destroys, there are millions of caresses that nourish life. — Facundo Cabral

I've got nothing to complain about. I have to enjoy and be grateful. Lots of people would like to be in my shoes. — Facundo Pieres

I've seen a lot of great players that couldn't get to the top because of horses, and I've seen a lot of normal players that got higher and higher because of horses. — Facundo Pieres

May God want for man to be able to be a child again to understand that he is mistaken if he thinks he can find happiness with a checkbook. — Facundo Cabral

We have the best sporting event in the world in polo, and yet it is weak. — Facundo Pieres

Buenos Aires is less than an hour's drive from the ranch, and in the evening, we might meet friends for dinner there. I get recognised a bit, but I'm lucky that polo isn't as popular as other sports. — Facundo Pieres

If you don't have good horses, it's very tough to win. — Facundo Pieres

From the cradle to the grave is a school, so if what we call problems are lessons, we see life differently, — Facundo Cabral

When I was 12 or 13, I realised I was good, but I never knew how far I'd get. — Facundo Pieres

If I am a thief, it's because of private property. — Facundo Cabral

I think polo players are at their best in their 30s. You've got the talent and the experience. You play with your head - you learn to lose and how to win. — Facundo Pieres

I'm amazed to form part of this amazing universe and I'm proud of the hunger that keeps me awake. Because when man is full he falls asleep. — Facundo Cabral

Every morning is good news, every child that is born is good news, every just man is good news, every singer is good news, because every singer is one less soldier. — Facundo Cabral

When you get on a good horse, you just know. They are powerful, they stop quickly, they can turn in both directions, and they are fast. — Facundo Pieres