Lou Holtz Quotes

“It's always better to face the truth, no matter how uncomfortable, than to continue coddling a lie.”

“A team wins with the elimination of mistakes and with people who want to win and can't stand losing.”

“Coaching is nothing more than eliminating mistakes before you get fired.”

“Nothing on this earth is standing still. It's either growing or it's dying. No matter if it's a tree or a human being.”

“Nothing is as good as it seems and nothing is as bad, but somewhere between reality falls.”

“I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions.”

“My wife told me if there is any rumors about me, it better be about politics and not about my social life.”

“Don't run if you can walk. Don't walk if you can stand. Don't stand if you can sit. Don't sit if you can lie down.”

“The answer is surprisingly simple. Just do right. Live an honorable life.”

“See, winners embrace hard work.”

“All my life, I've been trying to make a hole-in-one. The closest I've come is a bogey.”

“All you need is something to say, and a burning desire to say it... it doesn't matter where your hands are.”

“My wife doesn't even want to spend 2 hours with me.”

“Everything ends badly, otherwise it would not end.”

“I don't play well enough to be allowed to throw my clubs.”

“Don't let failure get you down. Babe Ruth struck out over 1,300 times.”

“Everyone goes through adversity in life, but what matters is how you learn from it.”

“I believe your attitude is the most important choice you can make.”

“I can't explain why a bride buys her wedding dress, whereas a groom rents his tux.”

“How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.”

“Virtually nothing is impossible in this world if you just put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude.”

“Everyone wants to win on Saturday afternoon when the game is played. It’s what you do the other six days that decides the outcome”

“If you've been there, no explanation is necessary. If you haven't, none is adequate.”

“If Tiger Woods had played football, he would have been a quarterback.”

“Never settle for second when first is available”