A team that thinks it's going to lose is going to lose. Vince Lombardi More Quotes by Vince Lombardi More Quotes From Vince Lombardi To be successful, a man must exert an effective influence upon his brothers and upon his associates, and the degree in which he accomplishes this depends on the personality of the man. The incandescence of which he is capable. The flame of fire that burns inside of him. The magnetism which draws the heart of other men to him. Vince Lombardi passionbrotherheart In order to succeed, this group will need a singleness of purpose, they will need a dedication, and they will have to convince all of their prospects of the willingness to sacrifice. Vince Lombardi dedicationsacrificesuccess When you're tired, you rationalize. You make excuses in your mind. You say, "I'm too tired; I'm bushed; I can't do this; I'll loaf." Then you're a coward. Vince Lombardi cowardtiredmind Leaders aren't born they are made. Vince Lombardi disciplineleadershipinspirational It is and has always been an American zeal to be first in everything we do, and to win. Vince Lombardi passionwinningfirsts Mental toughness is Spartanism, with all its qualities of self-denial, sacrifice, dedication, fearlessness, and love. Vince Lombardi dedicationsacrificeself Gentlemen, we are going to relentlessly chase perfection, knowing full well we will not catch it. Vince Lombardi gentlemanknowingperfection There is something good in men that really yearn for discipline. Vince Lombardi disciplinemen And the trouble with me is that my ego just can't accept a loss. I suppose that if I were more perfectly adjusted, I would toss off defeat, but my name is on this ball club. Thirty-six men publicly reflect me and reflect on me, and it's a matter of my pride. Vince Lombardi basketballmotivationalsports It is essential to understand that battles are primarily won in the hearts of men. Vince Lombardi motivationalinspirationalfootball To play this game (football) you must have fire in you, and there is nothing that strokes fire like hate. Vince Lombardi hategamesfootball Faithfulness and truth are the most sacred excellences and endowments of the human mind. Vince Lombardi excellencetruthmind Leaders are not born, they're made. Vince Lombardi effortdisciplineleadership The objective is to win: fairly, squarely, decently, win by the rules, but still win. Vince Lombardi resultsstillswinning They do not truly love who do not show their love. Vince Lombardi shows Running a football team is no different than running any other kind of organization. Vince Lombardi teamrunningfootball I think you've got to pay the price for anything that's worthwhile, and success is paying the price. You've got to pay the price to win, you've got to pay the price to stay on top, and you 've got to pay the price to get there. Vince Lombardi winningmotivationalsports If a man is running down the street with everything you own, you won't let him get away. That's tackling. Vince Lombardi get-awayrunningmen Football is and always will be a game of blocking and hitting Vince Lombardi blockgamesfootball The best game plan in the world never blocked or tackled anybody. Vince Lombardi blockedgamesworld
