Inspirational Quotes For Athletes – Sayings To Inspire Sports Excellence
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“I didn’t just jump back on the bike and win. There were a lot of ups and downs, good results and bad results, but this time I didn’t let the lows get to me.”
– Lance Armstrong
“Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.”
– Lance Armstrong
“Winning is about heart, not just legs. It’s got to be in the right place.”
– Lance Armstrong
“Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.”
– Lao Tzu
“Those who strive for the highest place will rise the highest (Altius ibunt qui as summa nituntur). ”
– Latin Proverb
“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 Paige
“Desire is the most important factor in the success of any athlete. ”
– llie Shoemaker
“The answer to three questions will determine your success or failure. 1. Can people trust me to do my best? 2. Am I committed to the task in hand? 3. Do I care about other people and show it? If the answers to all three questions are yes, there is no way you can fail.”
– Lou Holtz
“The Truth is that Running Hurts. No one gets faster without meeting their personal pain barrier straight on. No amount of junk miles, fun runs or affirmations are going to get you over the hill at the five mile mark in a 10k. However, what will pull you through is solid prep with hard hill runs and interval work.”
– Manciata
“Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent. ”
– Marilyn vos Savant
“I just tried to keep my cool and continue with my race plan: to win.”
– Mark Spitz
“Just go out there and do what you’ve got to do.”
– Martina Navratilova
“If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. ”
– Michael Jordan
“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
“I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot… when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result. ”
– Michael Jordan
“I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.”
– Michael Jordan
“I’ve missed more than shots in my career. I’ve lost almost games. 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
“You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get. ”
– Michael Phelps
“Success is about having, excellence is about being. Success is about having money and fame, but excellence is being the best you can be.”
– Mike Ditka
“Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play! ”
– Mike Singletary
“The man who has no imagination has no wings.”
– Muhammad Ali
“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.”
– Muhammad Ali
“I hated every minute of training, but I said, Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”
– Muhammad Ali
“Just do it.”
– Nike Slogan
“The day you take complete responsibility for yourself, the day you stop making any excuses, that’s the day you start to the top. ”
– O.J. Simpson
“Don’t give up at half-time. Concentrate on winning the second half.”
– Paul Bryant
“If you believe in yourself, have dedication and pride and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high, but so are the rewards.”
– Paul Bryant
“I think I’ve always had the shots. But in the past, I’ve suffered too many mental lapses. Now, I’m starting to get away from that and my mental discipline and commitment to the game are much better. I think I’m really taking a good look at the big picture. That’s the difference between being around for the final or watching the final from my sofa at home.”
– Pele
“Enthusiasm is everything. It must be taut and vibrating like a guitar string.”
– Pele
“You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be – in baseball and in life. ”
– Pete Rose
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