If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It’s in my blood.
BEAR BRYANTThere is no substitute for guts.
More Bear Bryant Quotes
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In life, you’ll have your back up against the wall many times. You might as well get used to it.
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In my lifetime, I may have put too much emphasis on winning, because here I am an old man and the only fun I’ve had is winning, and that’s ridiculous.
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If there is one thing that has helped me as a coach, it’s my ability to recognize winners, or good people who can become winners by paying the price.
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There is no sin in not liking to play; it’s a mistake for a boy to be there if he doesn’t want to.
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Losing doesn’t make me want to quit. It makes me want to fight that much harder.
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Don’t tolerate lazy people. They are losers.
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I don’t hire anybody not brighter than I am. If they’re not brighter than I am, I don’t need them.
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The first time you quit, it’s hard. The second time, it gets easier. The third time, you don’t even have to think about it.
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You’re still going to win with preparation and dedication and plain old desire. If you don’t have genuine desire, you won’t be dedicated enough to prepare properly.
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In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first ahead of personal glory.
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Don’t talk too much. Don’t pop off. Don’t talk after the game until you cool off.
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Set goals – high goals for you and your organization. When your organization has a goal to shoot for, you create teamwork, people working for a common good.
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If it is worth playing, it is worth paying the price to win.
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A few minutes ago, I had a hard time getting through the lobby because of all the people. After today, that won’t be happening.
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You win games with your strengths, not your weaknesses.
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