Famous quotes by Athletes

Athletes

Discover the voices of athletes who have pushed boundaries, persevered through setbacks, and found meaning in the pursuit of excellence. Their words reflect long hours of training, the thrill of competition, and the quiet lessons learned from victory and defeat. From local fields to global arenas, these perspectives offer motivation, humility, and clarity about what it takes to perform and grow. Whether you seek a spark to start your day or a reminder to keep going, these reflections invite focus, grit, and heart.

"Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere"

Glenn Turner, Athlete

"The best view comes after the hardest climb"

Mat Fraser, Athlete

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"I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed"

Michael Jordan, Athlete

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"Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical"

Yogi Berra, Athlete

"If I'd just tried for them dinky singles I could've batted around .600"

Babe Ruth, Athlete

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

Evander Holyfield, Athlete

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"It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe"

Muhammad Ali, Athlete

"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth"

Mike Tyson, Athlete

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"Champions keep playing until they get it right"

Billie Jean King, Athlete

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"I'm chasing perfection"

Kobe Bryant, Athlete

"Hard work pays off"

Mat Fraser, Athlete

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"Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there"

Bo Jackson, Athlete

"The referee is going to be the most important person in the ring tonight besides the fighters"

George Foreman, Athlete

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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights"

Muhammad Ali, Athlete

"Pain is temporary. Pride is forever"

Mat Fraser, Athlete

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"The older I get the better I used to be!"

Lee Trevino, Athlete

"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"

Eric Cantona, Athlete

"When a man lies, he murders some part of the world"

Merlin Olsen, Athlete

"The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed"

Martina Navratilova, Athlete

"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but don't nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weight"

Ronnie Coleman, Athlete

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships"

Michael Jordan, Athlete

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"It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success"

Lionel Messi, Athlete

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"No one remembers who came in second"

Walter Hagen, Athlete

"Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to be common"

Satchel Paige, Athlete

"Any dog, you put him in the corner, no matter if they're vicious or not, they're going to bite back"

Mike James, Athlete

"If I knew I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself"

Mickey Mantle, Athlete

"Dreams are free. Goals have a cost. While you can daydream for free, goals don't come without a price. Time, effort, sacrifice, and sweat. How will you pay for your goals?"

Usain Bolt, Athlete

"Every disadvantage has its advantage"

Johan Cruijff, Athlete

"You can't hit what you can't see"

Walter Johnson, Athlete

"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time"

Catfish Hunter, Athlete

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