Excellence isn’t achieved without inspiration and perspiration. You’ve got to have both.
GEORGE FOREMANTo be successful in life, you must get in the habit of turning negatives into positives.
More George Foreman Quotes
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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.
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I always carried a small American flag red white and blue with me so people would know I was from America.
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I hope to have one more boxing match at the age of 55. Given that demographic at the age of 55 to 65, you’ve got to make a statement with your life. Otherwise, you are just existing.
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The question isn’t at what age I want to retire, it’s at what income.
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Without appreciation and respect for other people, true leadership becomes ineffective, if not impossible.
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If you want it, leave your excuses behind and come and get it.
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My mother was watching on television and she doesn’t want me to hurt anyone.
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Growing up poor, I didn’t even have a lunch to take to school.
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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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In boxing, I had a lot of fear. Fear was good. But, for the first time, in the bout with Muhammad Ali, I didn’t have any fear. I thought, “This is easy. This is what I’ve been waiting for”. No fear at all. No nervousness. And I lost.
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There’s more to boxing than hitting. There’s not getting hit, for instance.
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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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It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today.
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Sure the fight was fixed. I fixed it with a right hand.
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I’m working for the Lord, and even though the Lord’s pay isn’t very high, his retirement program is.
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