The quotes and quotes of the famous are everywhere. Especially those related to sport and motivation. On T-shirts, on posters, like graffiti on the walls in fitness, they also appear in various articles on the web. It’s not even missing here on the blog.

Among the best-known motivational sports slogans are the familiar ones: Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, higher, stronger), which was adopted by the Olympic movement as the motto of the Olympic Games and was part of the historic Olympic flag. It expresses the goal of the Olympic movement and the pursuit of constant progress. But not only is that what sport is all about.

Remember also the joy of movement, freedom, fair play, and friendship.

Quotes can encourage, help with motivation. Motivational quotes help someone, someone despises them and looks over their fingers. It doesn’t matter, we’re all different.

We are different in sport. Don’t judge other runners for running slow. Each runner has a different goal, a different path. The same is true in fitness or other sports run by amateur athletes and enthusiasts.

Forget the mockery, the needless humiliation of your opponent and the patronizing of others.

Take an interest in your performance not in others. Expressing your admiration to others, losing others, lending a hand.

10 famous quotes about sport and motivation

Let’s start with a quote, about ourselves and our limits.

“The only limit is you.”

This motivational quote, which is not only suited to the sporting environment, appears in various modifications attributed to famous athletes, writers or scientists, here are three other forms of it:

• “The only limit is the one you set for yourself.”— Felix Baumgartner, extreme athlete
• “The only limit you have is the one you make for yourself.” –Robin S. Sharma, writer, motivator
• “Once we accept our limits, we will overcome them.”   Albert Einstein, scientist

Let’s continue with other famous quotes from famous figures in sports, science and other sectors

“Taking the first step – that is what distinguishes winners from losers.” – Brian Tracy

“I hated every minute of training, but I always told myself: You will not quit, suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali

“The best thing you can do for your health is exercise” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

“You don’t stop running because you get old. You grow old because you stop running.”

– Dipsea Demon

“Being defeated is often only a temporary condition. It only lasts when you surrender.”

– George Elliot

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what will make you continue to do it.”

– Jim Ryan

“You can either have excuses or results. Never both.”

– Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Every success starts with self-discipline, and it starts with you.”

– Dwayne Johnson

“Losing is not my enemy. Fear of losing is my enemy.”

– Rafael Nadal