Barry Sanders Quotes

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• It's probably similar to being in New York City and having a cab driver behind you and you're driving too slow. It's not the most…
• Maybe a good rule in life is never become too important to do your own laundry.
• I just felt like I had run out of steam. I just felt like it was my time.
• To me, he has his own style. He doesnt remind me any more of myself than I did (other tailbacks). I did things to remind…
• I quit because I didnt feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoyment of the game.
• The reason of football is not to be the best but to be the best team
• Too often we are scared. Scared of what we might not be able to do. Scared of what people might think if we tried. We…
• I want to thank all of the fans and media who made playing in the NFL such a wonderful experience. I have had the pleasure…
• Christianity affects your whole life. I feel I'm more competitive, a better player, but off the field is where there is always a battle.
• My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel…
• You know, I'm fairly intelligent, but I don't think my grades reflected that.
• I really love peace and quiet.
• Life doesn't stop with football,
• Individual goals never meant that much to me. The Heisman is no exception.
• According to the United Nations' latest count, of the approximately 3,000 languages spoken in the world today, only some 78 have a literature. Of those…
• I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best.
• Let's just win it and go home.
• Shortly after the end of last season, I felt that I probably would not return for the 1999-2000 season. I also felt that I should…
• I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do in school, but I definitely didn't have adequate time to reach my full potential as a…
• I don't know the right way to retire.

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