I can reach a kid who doesn’t have any ability as long as he doesn’t know it.
BEAR BRYANTThe 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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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.
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When you make a mistake, there are only three things you should ever do about it: 1. Admit it. 2. Learn from it, and 3. Don’t repeat it.
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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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Be aware of “yes” men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget – people win.
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I’ll never give up on a player regardless of his ability as long as he never gives up on himself. In time he will develop.
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Mama wanted me to be a preacher. I told her coachin’ and preachin’ were a lot alike.
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You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him to a heavy load.
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Sacrifice. Work. Self-discipline. I teach these things, and my boys don’t forget them when they leave.
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I ain’t never had much fun. I ain’t never been two inches away from a football. Here guys go fishing on the day of the game, hunting, golfing, and all I want to do is be alone, studying how not to lose.
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Don’t worry about making friends; don’t worry about making enemies. Worry about winning, because if you win, your enemies can’t hurt you, and if you lose, your friends can’t stand you.
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There’s no use fussing on a boy who doesn’t have any ability.
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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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Have a plan. Follow the plan, and you’ll be surprised how successful you can be. Most people don’t have a plan. That’s why it’s easy to beat most folks.
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I’ve made so many mistakes that if I don’t make the same mistakes over, we’re going to come pretty close to winning.
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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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