To my father, Notre Dame represented the underdogs of the world, the Italians, and the Polish people. I told him that one day I would play football for Notre Dame and worked hard to make that dream come true. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
Focus on your dream and never quit. It is always too soon to quit. If you quit, you can't succeed. By achieving your dream you will be an inspiration to others. You will set the example and make an enormous… — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
You've got to eliminate the confusion in your life. And eliminate the excuses. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
If you have a dream, you can achieve it. You just have to know how to get there. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
People didn't understand my passion. I dreamt big. I saw myself playing at Notre Dame. I saw myself in a classroom. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I have no status or stardom. I was just willing to die for my dream. — Rudy Ruettiger Copy Share Image
