Joe Montana

Professional Football Quarterback American Born 1956 (age 70)

'The Comeback Kid' won four Super Bowls and revolutionized quarterback play.

391 quotes

"Legacy is built one decision at a time."
Philosophy
"I never stopped believing in myself, even when others did."
Faith
"Strength of character beats strength of arm every time."
Strength
"The best gift you can give is your full attention."
Kindness
"Life teaches you what football never could."
Wisdom
"Success is the sum of preparation and opportunity."
Success
"You win together or lose together."
Friendship
"Purpose is more powerful than pain."
Inspiration
"The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams."
Hope
"The difference between good and great is just a little extra effort at the right time."
Success
"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does. That's what makes you a winner."
Courage
"Football is a game of inches, and life is too. Don't overlook the small things."
Wisdom
"I never worried about the money. I worried about playing well and winning games."
Money
"Pressure is just another word for opportunity if you're ready for it."
Motivation
"The best part of being an athlete isn't the fame or the accolades, it's knowing you gave everything."
Gratitude
"You learn more from your failures than your successes. That's just the truth."
Education
"Leadership isn't about being the loudest in the room. It's about making everyone around you better."
Leadership
"I always believed that if you prepare properly, you won't have to rely on luck."
Perseverance
"The moment you think you've made it is the moment you start to decline."
Change
"Family always comes first. Everything else is secondary to that."
Family
"You can't control what others do, only how you respond to it."
Wisdom
"Championships are won in practice, not on game day."
Work
"Stay humble, stay hungry, and never stop learning."
Knowledge
"Time is the one thing you can't get back, so use it wisely."
Time
"I never played for the money. I played because I loved the game."
"Adversity shows you what you're really made of."
Strength
"The key to success is doing what others won't so you can live how others can't."
Inspiration
"You have to have faith in yourself even when the world doubts you."
Faith
"Great things require great sacrifice and great commitment."
"Never take a single moment for granted. They pass too quickly."
Time