Sports Quotes - Page 19

• I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

  Michael Jordan

  Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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• My definition of a sport is that it's a physical activity that involves competition. Since bodybuilders certainly train and then compete, we are certainly a sport.

  Arnold Schwarzenegger

  Success, Motivation, Bodybuilding

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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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• He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.

  Muhammad Ali

  Inspirational, Life, Success

  Twitter post from Jan 09, 2011

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  The more you dream the more you achieve.

  Michael Phelps

  Inspirational, Dream, Achievement

  "Interview Michael Phelps" by Donald McRae, www.theguardian.com. August 1, 2004.

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• Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best.

  Michael Johnson

  Life, Motivational, Running

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  I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.

  Michael Jordan

  Inspirational, Motivational, Change

  "I Can't Accept Not Trying : Michael Jordan on the Pursuit of Excellence". Book by Michael Jordan (p. 129), 1994.

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• The recent actions by Kyle Busch are not consistent with the values of M&M'S and we're very disappointed. Like you, we hold those who represent our brand to a higher standard and we have expressed our concerns directly to Joe Gibbs Racing.

  Denny Hamlin

  Disappointment, Racing, Action

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• The rivalry is huge between South Carolina and Clemson. It's major bragging rights; one of the most intense things I've been a part of.

  William Perry

  Bragging Rights, America, Usa

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• When I played pro football, I never set out to hurt anyone deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something.

  Dick Butkus

  Football, Hurt, Nfl Games

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• Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win.

  Gary Lineker

  Funny, Soccer, Football

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• A bodybuilder is a sculptor who carries with him his own material.

  Serge Nubret

  Motivational, Bodybuilding, Metaphor

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• Have a dream, make a plan, go for it. You'll get there, I promise.

  Zoe Koplowitz

  Inspirational, Moving On, Success

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• Soccer is simple, but it is difficult to play simple.

  Johan Cruijff

  Inspirational, Motivational, Soccer

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

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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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• I used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass.

  David Lee Roth

  Funny, Life, Witty

  "Roth Army" by Oliver Hurley, www.theguardian.com. August 27, 2004.

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• Always keep your composure. You can't score from the penalty box; and to win, you have to score.

  Bobby Hull

  Anger, Hockey, Winning

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• Is hockey hard? I don't know, you tell me. We need to have the strength and power of a football player, the stamina of a marathon runner, and the concentration of a brain surgeon. But we need to put all this together while moving at high speeds on a cold and slippery surface while 5 other guys use clubs to try and kill us. Oh yeah, did I mention that this whole time we're standing on blades 1/8 of an inch thick? Is ice hockey hard? I don't know, you tell me. Next question.

  Brendan Shanahan

  Inspirational, Motivational, Strength

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• It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.

  Edmund Hillary

  Inspirational, Motivational, Graduation

  "That's Life : Wild Wit & Wisdom". Book by Bonnie Louise Kuchler, 2003.

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• During the winter, you head out into the darkness for a run. When spring comes, and the first crocus pokes up its head...you know it was worthwhile.

  Nina Kuscsik

  Fitness, Running, Spring

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• The guys that improve every year are those that are always adding something to their game.

  Steve Nash

  Inspirational, Motivational, Games

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• Jimmer Fredette is the best scorer in the world!!

  Kevin Durant

  Basketball, Player, African American

  FaceBook post by Kevin Durant from Jan 27, 2011

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• I try to penetrate the lane like Steve Nash, pass like Jason Kidd, and handle the ball like Allen Iverson. Remember, I said 'try to'.

  Chris Paul

  Perseverance, Inspirational Basketball, Trying

  Interview with Jon Robinson, www.ign.com. November 3, 2005.

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• It's better to have ten disorganized players than ten organized runners.

  Roberto Baggio

  Soccer, Football, Player

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• I didn't get into teaching and coaching for the number of wins or the money. It was a passion for trying to help young people

  Bo Ryan

  Basketball, Money, Teaching

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