The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability.
BILL PARCELLSThe only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability.
More Bill Parcells Quotes
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All the backs in the history of this game are the same when there isn’t any hole to run through.
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I think there are a lot of good people, a lot of good football guys in the NFL.
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Blame no one. Expect nothing. Do something.
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I’m trying to keep my own house from burning down. I can’t worry about someone else’s house.
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What sets disciplined people apart? – The capacity to get past distractions. Focus on the task at hand.
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If they want you to cook the dinner, at least they ought to let you shop for some of the groceries.
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There’s a line, players usually don’t cross it and coaches usually don’t cross it. Every once in a while you get a little temper tantrum on both sides, I certainly have had ’em. I’m not proud of those.
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I have always felt like you really don’t have a genuine confidence unless you demonstrate the ability to do something. You can talk about it, but you have to demonstrate it.
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I love the game. I think it’s a great game because you find out a lot about yourself. You test your mettle every week.
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If I have affected someone in a positive way, that means a lot to me.
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A team divided against itself can break down at any moment. The least bit of pressure or adversity will crack it apart
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I talked to the team a lot about staying power. You never find out if you have that until you’ve been beaten down a few times.
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It’s a very easy thing to say, ‘Go get a backup quarterback.’ Now tell me where to get them. You just can’t dial them up.
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Confidence is only born out of one thing demonstrated ability. It is not born of anything else. You cannot dream up confidence. You cannot fabricate it. You cannot wish it. You have to accomplish it.
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It’s a lot easier to lose than it is to win. It’s easier, but it’s not more comfortable.
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