Vince Lombardi

"Talk is wasted energy."

"The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual."

"Perfection is impossible but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."

"The object is to win fairly, squarely, by the rules of the game."

"Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit."

"The strength of the group is the strength of the leader."

"It's not just a question of talent. It's about heart and determination."

"You must have the patience to teach and the wisdom to know when to push."

"Coaches must make quick decisions and trust their instincts."

"A coach's greatest asset is his players' trust."

"The game of football is one of block and tackle."

"Champions are made from something they have deep inside them—a desire, a dream, a vision."

"You do not have to be the best team to win championships; you have to be the best-prepared team."

"There's no substitute for work."

"Keeping score is essential, but winning is everything."

"Some people try to find things in this game that don't exist but football is only two things: blocking and tackling."

"In any organization, the culture flows from the leader."

"The only place mediocrity is acceptable is where it starts."

"I never know how to answer when someone asks what it's like to win a championship."

"Leadership rests not only upon ability, competence, and singleness of purpose but also upon loyalty and pride."

"There is no such thing as mistakes in life, only lessons."

"You cannot be a champion without dedication and sacrifice."

"The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual."

"Winning is not the only thing, but striving for it is."

"Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence."

"The strength of a team is each individual member."

"Lazy doesn't exist in my dictionary."

"Never think you are too good to lose your team."

"If you can accept losing, you can't win."

"Winning is not everything—but losing is nothing."