Quotes from Don Shula

Losing a Super Bowl destroys all the good things that happened to get you there.

The whole idea is to get an edge. Sometimes it takes just a little extra something to get that edge, but you have to have it.

Success is the peace of mind that comes when you know you have given everything you have to give to the opportunities that life has presented you.

The one thing that I know is that you win with good people.

You know it's only 50 miles but I've relished every moment of the longer route to get here. Thanks for letting me reflect on those great moments. Thank you.

I don't know any other way to lead but by example.

I don't want a player that's content with not playing... But we wanted to play the guys that got us here.

And my rookie contract, my first rookie contract was for $5,000.

Leadership implies movement toward something and convictions provide that direction.

Success is not forever, and failure's not fatal.

Success is not forever and failure isn't fatal.

And this year is going to be the 25th anniversary of the 17-0 team, the only undefeated season.

You know it's only 50 miles from Grand River to Canton, but it took me 67 years to travel that distance.

I think what coaching is all about, is taking players and analyzing there ability, put them in a position where they can excel within the framework of the team winning. And I hope that I've done that in my 33 years as a head coach.

Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck.

Work isnt work unless you would rather be doing something else.

Success is not forever and failure isn't fatal.

The ultimate goal is victory. And if you refuse to work as hard as you possibly can toward that aim, or if you do anything that keeps you from achieving that goal, then you are just cheating yourself.

Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck.

My responsibility is leadership, and the minute I get negative, that is going to have an influence on my team.

The start is what stops most people.

And I coached against Mike when he was an assistant with the Bears and they won that football game.

The one man team is a complete and total myth.

Success is not forever and failure isn't fatal.