Famous Wrestling Quotes

I swear it upon Zeus, an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average wrestler.

-Socrates

Gold medals aren't really made of gold.  They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.

-Dan Gable

Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy.

-Dan Gable

The first period is won by the best technician.  The second period is won by the kid in the best shape.  The third period is won by the kid with the biggest heart.

-Dan Gable

I shoot, I score.  He shoots, I score.

-Dan Gable

More enduring than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride.  Some have wrestled without great skill- none have wrestled without pride.

-Dan Gable

Right out of high school I never had the fear of getting beat, which is how most people lose.

-Dan Gable

I honestly believe that I have learned a thousand times more through and from the sport of wrestling than I have in all my academic classes put together.  And I have my masters and 27 graduate credits on top of that.

-Gene Mills

All have gathered to watch the wrestling match, and the Merciful Lord Himself is seated to behold it.

-Sri Guru Granth Sahib