I was a tiger, a good fighter, in good shape, but I was always nervous before boxing matches.
GEORGE FOREMANIt embarrasses me to think of all those years I was buying silk suits and alligator shoes that were hurting my feet; cars that I just parked, and the dust would just build up on them.
More George Foreman Quotes
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I want to keep fighting because it’s the only thing that keeps me out of the hamburger joints. If I don’t fight, I’ll eat this planet.
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A Jack Russell terrier? My god. He’ll burn you up. They never stop. A German shepherd, you can only go so many miles.
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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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My kids idea of a hard life is to live in a house with only one phone.
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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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Today the biggest decisions I make aren’t related to the heavyweight title. They are whether I visit McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s, or Jack-in-the-Box.
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My mother was watching on television and she doesn’t want me to hurt anyone.
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All I’ve ever tried to tell anyone is that I’m not a black man or a white man or anything else. All I’ve ever been was an American.
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Anytime I can sneak in a moment to fish and ride horses, I’m a happy camper!
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Forgiveness is that subtle thread that binds both love and friendship. Without forgiveness, you may not even have a child one day.
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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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People are hurt in love affairs and never recover, more than a boxing match.
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There’s more to boxing than hitting. There’s not getting hit, for instance.
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Don’t let any opportunity lead you away from serving God. That’s a price that’s too high to pay.
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One of my goals is to inspire everyone I meet to become a better person.
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