Early Quotes by Rudy Ruettiger

Don't be a taker, be a giver, because when you give you get back.

— Rudy Ruettiger

Face life's obstacles and never give up on your dreams.

— Rudy Ruettiger

It's cool to have courage.

— Rudy Ruettiger

You've got to eliminate the confusion in your life. And eliminate the excuses.

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If you have a dream, you can achieve it. You just have to know how to get there.

— Rudy Ruettiger

Dont let people steal your dreams.

— Rudy Ruettiger

You don't quit on who you are.

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Don't ever, ever quit. Recognize that stopping now, regrouping to try a new approach isn't quitting. If you quit you'll regret it forever

— Rudy Ruettiger

I listened to people who encouraged me and believed in me.

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People didn't understand my passion. I dreamt big. I saw myself playing at Notre Dame. I saw myself in a classroom.

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Big dreams bring all sorts of challenges. To meet them, you have to have character, courage and a commitment to contribute to your community.

— Rudy Ruettiger

I have no status or stardom. I was just willing to die for my dream.

— Rudy Ruettiger