Throughout history there have been some really successful sports personalities who have set themselves as the perfect example for the upcoming generation who venture into sports. These sports icons are so famous and always remembered for their exceptional talent and hard work in their respective fields. Famous sportspersons are looked upon for their unique achievements and for the honor that they have brought upon their countrymen. For the future generation who aim to become as successful as some of these timeless sports personalities there are some very motivational and inspirational speeches and quotes made by the proud owners of innumerous sports medals and honors.
Following are some of these famous sports quotes that are enlightening and influential:
Football doesn’t build character. It eliminates weak ones.
- Darrell Royal
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
- Samuel Johnson
Having once decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at all costs of tedium and distaste. The gain in self confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labor is immense.
- Thomas A. Bennett
I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field.
- Walter Payton
In the 8th inning you can’t hear the roar of the 9th, all you can do to hold yourself together, and trust.
- Jim Abbott
If you don’t invest very much, then defeat doesn’t hurt very much and winning is not very exciting.
- Dick Vermeil
The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur.
- Vince Lombardi
Don’t give up at half-time. Concentrate on winning the second half.
- Paul “Bear” Bryant
There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out. There’s no such thing as life in-between.
- Pat Riley
Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation.Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
- John Wooden
The man who has no imagination has no wings. – Muhammad Ali
It is not the size of a man but the size of his heart that matters. – Evander Holyfield
You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave – win or lose.
- Gordie Howe
I’ve always made a total effort, even when the odds seemed entirely against me. I never quit trying; I never felt that I didn’t have a chance to win. – Arnold Palmer
I’ve always felt it was not up to anyone else to make me give my best. – Hakeem Olajuwon
Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.
- Mike Singletary
Luck? Sure. But only after long practice and only with the ability to think under pressure.
- Babe Didrikson Zaharias
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 don’t pray when the sun shines. – Leroy “Satchel” Paige
The ideal attitude is to be physically loose and mentally tight. – Arthur Ashe
One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than 50 preaching it. – Knute Rockne
Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat him as he could be, and he will become what he should be. – Jimmy Johnson
Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them. But do not let them master you. - Hellen Keller
Every successful person has a source outside him/herself, a source of power to go on. When God is your source, your resources become incommensurable!
The man who has no imagination has no wings
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