Quotes by Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

American athlete

Lived from: 1913 - 1980

Category: Athletes Country: FlagUnited States

Born: 12 september 1913 Died: 31 march 1980

  • If you don't try to win you might as well hold the Olympics in somebody's back yard. The thrill of competing carries with it the thrill of a gold medal. One wants to win to prove himself the best.

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  • Awards become corroded, friends gather no dust.
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  • I always loved running - it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.
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  • If you don't try to win you might as well hold the Olympics in somebody's back yard. The thrill of competing carries with it the thrill of a gold medal. One wants to win to prove himself the best.
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  • One chance is all you need.
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  • People come out to see you perform and you've got to give them the best you have within you. The lives of most men are patchwork quilts. Or at best one matching outfit with a closet and laundry bag full of incongruous accumulations. A lifetime of training for just ten seconds.
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  • We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.
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What are the most famous quotes from Jesse Owens?

The two most famous quotes from Jesse Owens are:

  • "Awards become corroded, friends gather no dust."
  • "I always loved running - it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs."

When did Jesse Owens live?

Jesse Owens was born in 1913 and died in the year 1980.