Pure and simple, Ray Lewis had to win. His hunger to become a champion and win every game was there for all to see. No one could match his drive, his leadership and his desire to win.

The legendary Ravens linebacker, Ray Lewis, won two super bowls and led the Ravens to the playoffs time and time again in the 2000’s.

He was selected to the pro-bowl an astonishing 13 times, and won the defensive player of the year in 2000 and 2003. He was also the second linebacker ever to win the Super Bowl MVP.

There’s more than one reason Ray Lewis is so loved in the city of Baltimore & throughout the world. You could bring up the championships, his desire, his passion, his heart and never say die attitude, all of which lead him to such great success.

At every home game Ray would come out of the tunnel and do his famous squirrel dance to pump up the crowd–his fire and undying emotion on display for everyone in attendance. In short, this is why we loved Ray, because he played the game with a palpable purpose, and the way he did it motivated not just the team, but the whole city of Baltimore every Sunday during the season.

It’s no surprise that Ray might have some interesting things to say about life and motivation, so without further ado, here are a few of the best motivational Ray Lewis Quotes – The Quotes Of A Champion!

1.) “Wins and losses come a dime a dozen. But effort? Nobody can judge that. Because effort is between you and you.” – Ray Lewis Quotes

2.) “You gotta be hungry for it.  You’ve got to put everything you got on it.  EVERYTHING!  Every second.  You have to be the first one in line.  That’s how leaders are born.” – Ray Lewis Quotes

3.)“You’ve got to go out and show them that I’m a different creature now, then I was five minutes ago, cause I’m pissed off for greatness. Cause if you ain’t pissed off for greatness, that just means you’re okay with being mediocre.” – Ray Lewis Quotes

4.) “The only way to defeat pain is to recognize pain exists.” – Ray Lewis Quotes

5.) “What’s the difference between you and the man sitting beside you?  It’s 1%.  In my business, only 1% makes it. If everyone had the same dream, only 1 will make it from this crowd.  Who will be that one?” – Ray Lewis Quotes

6.) “I figured something out.  And it is no secret what I figured out.  Whatever the majority of people were doing, I found myself doing the opposite.  I wanted to chase something great.” – Ray Lewis Quotes

7.) “Will you be remembered, how would you be remembered, why wouldn’t you fight for the greatest achievement ever?” – Ray Lewis Quotes

8.) I’ll give everything I have, and today was about me giving everything that I had, showing people that no matter the circumstances you may be going through, just push through it. If you can push through it, you will encourage somebody. Today, hopefully, through what I did, somebody was uplifted.” – Ray Lewis Quotes

9.) “I prepare so no one can take what is mine, no one can replace my mind, my heart.” – Ray Lewis Quotes

10.) “The greatest opportunity in the world is found here today… We already know what yesterday has got for us. It’s already gone. Tomorrow, too far away. What about right now?” – Ray Lewis Quotes

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In sport, there are many great athletes and coaches who have produced inspirational sports quotes and speeches which we can draw upon when we need that extra spark of motivation.

Famous quotes from great athletes and coaches such as Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Vince Lombardi, John Wooden and more recently Lebron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Wherever you get the fuel for your fire – use it. Put it into action. These words of wisdom and passion inspired these greats to achieve phenomenal success in their sports, let it now drive you to success in your sport, and all other areas of your life.

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1. It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up
-Vince Lombardi | Sports Quotes

2. Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen and others make it happen
-Michael Jordan | Sports Quotes

3. The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory
-Les Brown | Sports Quotes

4. Remember that guy that gave up? Neither does anyone else
-Unknown | Sports Quotes

5. Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up
-Dean Karnazes | Sports Quotes

6. To learn to succeed, you must first learn to fail
-Michael Jordan | Sports Quotes

7. It’s hard to beat a person that never gives up
-Babe Ruth | Sports Quotes

8. In the end we will only regret the chances we didn’t take
-Unknown | Sports Quotes

9. If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you
-Fred Devito | Sports Quotes

10. Pain is Temporary, Greatness is forever
-Fearless Motivation (Focus Motivational Speech)

11. There may be people that have more talent than you, but there is no excuses for anyone to work harder than you.
-Derek Tete | Sports Quotes

12. Play like you’re in first, train like you’re in second.
-Unknown | Sports Quotes

13. Today i will do what others won’t, so tomorrow i can accomplish what others can’t
-Jerry Rice | Sports Quotes

14. Winners never quit, and quitters never win.
-Vince Lombardi | Sports Quotes

15. If you ever dream of beating me, you better wake up and apologize.
-Muhammad Ali | Sports Quotes

16. Always Hungry, Never Satisfied
Fearless Motivation | Sports Quotes

17. I hated every minute of training, but i said suffer now, and live the rest of your life as a champion
-Muhammad Ali | Sports Quotes

18. Never give up, dominate this day, ultimate goal better than yesterday
-Fearless Motivation BEAST MODE track

19. I never gave up, even when people told me i’d never make it. Never underestimate the heart of a champion.
-Kai Greene | Sports Quotes

20. Belief + Work Ethic = Results
Fearless Motivation | Sports Quotes

21. You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way you succeed. You’re not gonna succeed all the time, and i know that.
-Lebron James | Sports Quotes

22. Everyone has the desire to win. But only Champions have the desire to prepare!
-Unknown | Sports Quotes

23. Find your why, then find your HOW.
-Fearless Motivation | Sports Quotes

24. Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.
-Bobby Unser | Sports Quotes

25. Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them. A desire, a dream, a vision
-Muhammad Ali | Sports Quotes

26. Effort – Nobody can judge that. Because effort is between you and you
-Ray Lewis | Sports Quotes

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