Athlete Quotes

1476 Athlete quotes by 824 unique authors

It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up. — Vince Lombardi
If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score? — Vince Lombardi
The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. — Vince Lombardi
In war there is no substitute for victory. — Douglas MacArthur
Fatigue makes fools of us all. It robs you of your skills and your judgment, and it blinds you to creative solutions. It's the best-conditioned… — Harvey Mackay
Coaches have to watch for what they don't want to see and listen to what they don't want to hear. — John Madden
The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer. — John Madden
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. — Nelson Mandela
Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. — Og Mandino
I think life is full of challenges and problems. I don't believe that anyone is perfect. We all make mistakes. It's not a bed of… — Nigel Mansell
I've tried everything other than jumping out of a plane, but nothing gives you an adrenaline rush like racing a car. — Nigel Mansell
A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide. — Mickey Mantle
I don't know why people question the academic training of an athlete. Fifty percent of the doctors in this country graduated in the bottom half… — Al McGuire
Young people and Indian people need to know that we existed in the 20th Century. We need to know who our heroes are and to… — Russell Means
Believe in yourself, not only in swimming, but in life itself. You always have to have fun. You have to have an open mind. If… — Debbie Meyer
I'm really clear about what my life mission is now. There's no more depression or lethargy, and I feel like I've returned to the athlete… — Alanis Morissette
I think there is no better way to invite a human being to view their body differently than by inviting them to be an athlete,… — Alanis Morissette
I hate divers, like Cristiano Ronaldo, who might be the greatest athlete in the sport, but he's a big baby. If things are going well… — Viggo Mortensen
As a child I wanted to be a professional athlete or lawyer. — Walter Dean Myers
If you aren't going all the way, why go at all? — Joe Namath
Times have changed. The athletes have changed. — Joe Namath
Concentration is a fine antidote to anxiety. — Jack Nicklaus
Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don't pray when it rains if you… — Richard M. Nixon
A life of frustration is inevitable for any coach whose main enjoyment is winning. — Chuck Noll
Whatever luck I had, I made. I was never a natural athlete, but I paid my dues in sweat and concentration and took the time… — Chuck Norris

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