I’ve had smarter people around me all my life, but I haven’t run into one yet that can outwork me. And if they can’t outwork you, then smarts aren’t going to do them much good. That’s just the way it is. And if you believe that and live by it, you’d be surprised at how much fun you can have.
—Woody Hayes
Topics: Work
There’s nothing in this world that comes easy. There are a lot of people who aren’t going to bother to win. We learn in football to get up and go once more.
—Woody Hayes
Topics: Perseverance, Endurance, Football, Resolve
Paralyze resistance with persistence.
—Woody Hayes
Topics: Persistence, Perseverance
Without winners, there wouldn’t even be any civilization.
—Woody Hayes
Topics: Civilization
Winners are men who have dedicated their whole lives to winning.
—Woody Hayes
Topics: Commitment, Dedication
There’s nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.
—Woody Hayes
Topics: Adversity, Failures, Mistakes
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