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> [Every time a player goes out to ply his trade he's got to play from the ground up - from the soles of his feet right up to his head. Every inch of him has to play. Some guys play…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/every-time-a-player-goes-out-to-ply-his-trade-he-s-got-to-play-from/)

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## More by Vince Lombardi

> [Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/winning-is-a-habit-unfortunately-so-is-losing/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [Brains without competitive hearts are rudderless.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/brains-without-competitive-hearts-are-rudderless/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow. Every job is a self portrait of the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/unless-you-try-to-do-something-beyond-what-you-have-already-mastered/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [They do not truly love who do not show their love.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/they-do-not-truly-love-who-do-not-show-their-love/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [When you're tired, you rationalize. You make excuses in your mind. You say, "I'm too tired; I'm bushed; I can't do this; I'll loaf."…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/when-you-re-tired-you-rationalize-you-make-excuses-in-your-mind-you/)

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> [Mental toughness is many things. It is humility because it behooves all of us to remember that simplicity is the sign of greatness and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/mental-toughness-is-many-things-it-is-humility-because-it-behooves/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [Winning is not the most important thing; it's everything.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/winning-is-not-the-most-important-thing-it-s-everything/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [The only true satisfaction a player receives is the satisfaction that comes from being part of a successful team, regardless of his personal accomplishments.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/the-only-true-satisfaction-a-player-receives-is-the-satisfaction-that/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [ \[Football is\] a game that requires the constant conjuring of animosity. ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/football-is-a-game-that-requires-the-constant-conjuring-of-animosity/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [I have finished second twice in my time at Green Bay, and I don't ever want to finish second again. There is a second…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/i-have-finished-second-twice-in-my-time-at-green-bay-and-i-don-t-ever/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [They call it coaching but it is teaching. You do not just tell them...you show them the reasons.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/they-call-it-coaching-but-it-is-teaching-you-do-not-just-tell-them/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/winning-is-not-everything-but-wanting-to-win-is/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [You never win a game unless you beat the guy in front of you. The score on the board doesn't mean a thing. That's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/you-never-win-a-game-unless-you-beat-the-guy-in-front-of-you-the/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [Mental toughness is spartanism with qualities of sacrifice, self-denial, dedication. It is fearlessness, and it is love.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/mental-toughness-is-spartanism-with-qualities-of-sacrifice-self/)

[Vince Lombardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vince-lombardi/)

> [I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vince-lombardi/i-think-you-can-accomplish-anything-if-you-re-willing-to-pay-the-price/)

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