I probably should have gotten out, but I really enjoyed the challenge of bringing a team to that game. In fact, I probably enjoy the challenge of it more than the actual game.
TOM LANDRYWhen you want to win a game, you have to teach. When you lose a game, you have to learn.
More Tom Landry Quotes
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Take away winning, and you take away everything that is strong about America.
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I’ve learned that something constructive comes from every defeat.
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Right after the game, say as little as possible.
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As a Christian, I know my life is in God’s hands. He has a plan for me.
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Therefore, I never worry about tomorrow or never worry about winning or losing football games. That knowledge gives me a lot of composure in tough situations.
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Being the best at whatever talent you have, that’s what stimulates life.
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People say you have to know when to retire, which is a dumb thing to say. If you want to go out on top, yeah, it becomes important when you quit. But I wasn’t afraid of that. And I wasn’t worried about getting fired.
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People will forget me pretty quick.
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I just didn’t want to leave the Cowboys when they were down.
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When you want to win a game, you have to teach. When you lose a game, you have to learn.
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I knew the risk. To me, it’s not an ego thing. I enjoy coaching. I enjoy helping people achieve something.
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When a big play occurs for our team, I’m concentrating on how the defense is reacting to it.
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I try to block out everything that distracts me. Even a big play, I blank it out.
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Achievement builds character.
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If you don’t win a Super Bowl, you’re not considered successful in the National Football League. I can remember, when we finally won that first one, feeling so good for the players and fans.
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