Quotes About Victory

I don't think people really understood what I did. And you know, in my book, 'A Helluva High Note' deals with my back story, that I was a songwriter, that I spent years trying to hone my craft and being rejected and then finally becoming a successful songwriter, record executive and publisher.

I want to win. For myself first. And for all those people who stuck with me and understood.

The Undertaker's beaten me down pretty bad quite a few times.

Obviously, winning the World Heavyweight Championship was a memorable moment, but nothing tops the feeling of defeating the Undertaker.

They must therefore not spoil Alexander's undertaking, especially when they were almost at the close of their toils, and were, moreover, no longer in any difficulty about provisions on their coasting cruise.

There is no common sense in going to the field to fight and leaving a man at home to undo all that you accomplish.

I love Scott Coker and I love Bellator and I love what we have built together and it's a little uneasy to think that I will no longer be under contract with Bellator after I knock out Benson Henderson and get my hand raised.

For every moment of triumph, there is an unequal and opposite feeling of despair. Take that iconic photograph of Muhammad Ali standing triumphantly over the prostrate, semiconscious wreckage of Sonny Liston. Great photo. Now think of Liston. Do the pleasure/pain calculus.

Anything can happen. That's why sports are so great, the unexpected.

It's football. Sometimes it's unfair.

My final fight was called 'Unfinished Business' - and I finished it.

The Olympics is the biggest competition for all athletes and an unforgettable event.

I would be a dream to score against Madrid, that would be an unforgettable goal.

International rugby is an unforgiving arena.

I've been fortunate enough to win titles; I've been unfortunate enough to get relegated as well.

After school I went to work at a builders' merchant in Stoke. After we finished on a Friday, it was down to the Duke of York for a drink with my mates and a game of darts. Unfortunately for them I had a natural talent and nobody could beat me.

If we defy the odds and ask, GOD will defy the odds and answer.

As soon as you approach the light, the darkness shall fade.

Many are they that rise up against you. Many there be which say of your soul, ''There is no help for you.'' But the instruments of death is prepared for your cause.

To be a great warrior is not enough. Flesh and blood, however skilled, can be destroyed... you must be more than just a man in minds of your opponents.

Good becomes better by playing against better, but better doesn't become the best by playing against good.

In any game, the game itself is the prize, no matter who wins, ultimately both lose the game.

Fight your battles through prayer, And win your battles through faith.

Never be defeated by roadblocks life throws in your way. Instead, conquer them. You are much stronger than you give yourself credit for.