Vince Lombardi
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Quotes by Vince Lombardi
17 quotes“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
effortWhat It Takes to Be Number One
“The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.”
characterWhat It Takes to Be Number One
“We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time.”
growth-mindsetPost-game
“It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up.”
overcoming-adversityWhat It Takes to Be Number One
“Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”
teamworkSpeech
“Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.”
disciplineWhat It Takes to Be Number One
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.”
effortWhat It Takes to Be Number One
“Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.”
leadershipSpeech
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”
effortWhat It Takes to Be Number One
“The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.”
effortWhat It Takes to Be Number One
“Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is.”
passionCoaching philosophy
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
effortCoaching philosophy
“Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.”
preparationLombardi's coaching philosophy; documented in interviews
“Winners never quit and quitters never win.”
disciplineNFL coaching philosophy
“Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.”
preparationCoaching Philosophy
“The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That's real glory.”
overcoming-adversityRun to Daylight, 1963
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