Short Motivational Sports Quotes

The way a team plays as a whole determines its success.

Babe Ruth

Teamwork, Business, Play

"Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

Michael Jordan

Motivational, Basketball, Sports

Michael Jordan (1994). “I can't accept not trying: Michael Jordan on the pursuit of excellence”

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Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer.

Ted Williams

Sports, Baseball, Athlete

"Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.

William Arthur Ward

Motivational, Sports, Determination

William Arthur Ward (1968). “Thoughts of a Christian Optimist: The Words of William Arthur Ward”

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If you train hard, you'll not only be hard, you'll be hard to beat.

Herschel Walker

Motivational, Sports, Football

Herschel Walker (1989). “Herschel Walker's Basic Training”, Main Street Books

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It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

Mark Twain

Inspirational, Funny, Motivational

Mark Twain (2014). “Mark Twain on Common Sense: Timeless Advice and Words of Wisdom from America's Most-Revered Humorist”, p.53, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

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Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.

Mike Singletary

Inspirational, Sports, Football

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Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.

Matt Biondi

Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

"Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.

Knute Rockne

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

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To be a champ you have to believe in yourself when no one else will.

Sugar Ray Robinson

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

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You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.

Michael Phelps

Inspirational, Sports, Dream

FaceBook post by Michael Phelps from Jan 19, 2012

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Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game one foot from a winning touchdown.

Ross Perot

Motivational, Strength, Success

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The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.

Joe Paterno

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.

Arnold Palmer

Inspirational, Sports, Hard Work

FaceBook post by Arnold Palmer from Oct 04, 2016

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If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.

Michael Jordan

Motivational, Basketball, Running

Michael Jordan (1994). “I can't accept not trying: Michael Jordan on the pursuit of excellence”

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One man cannot make a team.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Motivational, Basketball, Sports

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When you're riding, only the race in which you're riding is important.

Bill Shoemaker

Motivational, Sports, Funny Inspirational

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It's not the will to win that matters-everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters.

Bear Bryant

Inspirational, Sports, Meaningful

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A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.

Mary Lou Retton

Inspirational, Motivational, Sports

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I always felt that my greatest asset was not my physical ability, it was my mental ability.

Bruce Jenner

Inspirational, Motivational, Sports

Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.

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You can't put a limit anything.

Michael Phelps

Sports, Cheerleading, Athlete

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The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.

Pele

Sports, Inspiration, Athlete

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Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.

Satchel Paige

Inspirational, Encouraging, Sports

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It is not the size of a man but the size of his heart that matters.

Evander Holyfield

Motivational, Sports, Volleyball

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Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success.

Ross Perot

Inspirational, Success, Motivational Sports

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