I do believe he’s the greatest, but forget about boxing – give that to Joe Louis, or somebody – I believe he’s one of the greatest men I’ve ever met.
GEORGE FOREMANWe, too, need to be patient, especially when it comes to reaching new goals.
More George Foreman Quotes
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My whole family likes to play basketball. George II plays for his high school team and George III and George IV and George V are going to be good players. One day we’re going to have a team and call it Georgetown.
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I know from experience that you should never give up on yourself or others, no matter what.
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Filling a need is not merely good business; it’s a basic attitude towards life. If you see a need, do whatever you can to meet that need.
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The Internal Revenue Service is the real undefeated heavyweight champion.
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There’s more to boxing than hitting. There’s not getting hit, for instance.
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The referee is going to be the most important person in the ring tonight besides the fighters.
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If you can look in your mother’s eyes and she’s proud of you, then you’re a champion.
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We, too, need to be patient, especially when it comes to reaching new goals.
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Excellence isn’t achieved without inspiration and perspiration. You’ve got to have both.
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Many people fail not so much because of their mistakes; they fail because they are afraid to try.
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You live and learn. Then you die and forget it all.
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When I was a boxer, I wanted to be champion of the world, not the richest man in the world.
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There ain’t nothing like being in the corner, and the trainer is whispering in your ear and another guy is putting in your mouthpiece. Five seconds to go, the boom! The bell. It’s more exciting than looking down a cliff.
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Just look at the great Nelson Mandela. He came out of prison and saved his entire country. Some of the best people in the world have spent time in prison.
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These guys from the nation’s capital – now they do a lot of thinking. Referring to boxers from D.C., not politicians.
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