It's not the size of the man in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the man meaning

What does the saying 'It's not the size of the man in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the man' mean?

Idiom: It's not the size of the man in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the man

Meaning:

This idiom means that determination is often more important than size, strength, or ability.  ('It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.' is also used.)
Country: International English | Subject Area: Men & women | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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