(5718 quotes found)
“Men kick friendship around like a football but it doesn't seem to break. Women treat it like glass and it goes to pieces.”
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
“Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.”
Bill Shankly
“The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.”
Lewis Grizzard
“People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defences, or the problems of modern society.”
Vince Lombardi
“What a great day for football, all we need is some green grass and a ball.”
“Football is like life -- it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.”
“The first ninety minutes of a football match are the most important.”
Bobby Robson
“Bear Bryant's Three Rules for coaching: 1) Surround yourself with people who can't live without football. 2) Recognize winners. They come In all forms. 3) Have a plan for everything.”
Bear Bryant
“In New York now, they have Harvey Milk High School for gay students. They don't have much of a football team, but the half-time show . . .”
Bill Maher
“Some people try to find things in this game that don't exist but football is only two things-blocking and tackling.”