"He's a cocky sumbitch. That's what makes him such a great player"
- Lawrence Taylor
About this Quote
In this quote, Lawrence Taylor is describing a person who is confident and fearless, often to the point of being big-headed. This person's attitude and behavior might rub some people the wrong way, but according to Taylor, it is this really quality that makes them a remarkable player. Making use of the word "sumbitch" adds a touch of colloquialism and highlights the speaker's admiration for this person. Taylor is essentially saying that this individual's cockiness is an essential consider their success on the field. It is a strong statement, but coming from a legendary football player like Taylor, it holds weight and insight into the frame of mind of a terrific athlete.
This quote is written / told by Lawrence Taylor somewhere between February 4, 1959 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
The author also have 28 other quotes.
"To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization"
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
