Mike Ditka Quotes & Sayings

“Success isn't measured by money or power or social rank. Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace.”

“Here's what I tell anybody and this is what I believe. The greatest gift we have is the gift of life. We understand that. That comes from our Creator. We're given a body. Now you may not like it, but you can maximize that body the best it can be maximized.”

“You're never a loser until you quit trying.”

“It's your body and you're going to have a much better life, you are going to have a quality life, better lifestyle, you're going to be healthier, you're going to be happier, you're going to enjoy the people around you and they're going to enjoy you more.”

“I really believe the only way to stay healthy is to eat properly, get your rest and exercise. If you don't exercise and do the other two, I still don't think it's going to help you that much.”

“If you're not in the parade, you watch the parade. That's life.”

“Effort without talent is a depressing situation... but talent without effort is a tragedy.”

“If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn't have given us arms.”

“Success isn't permanent and failure isn't fatal.”

“Before you can win, you have to believe you are worthy.”