“We cannot let the fear of the unknown keep us from moving forward.”
If you are a fan of inspirational sports movies, then you have probably seen the movie “We Are Marshall.” This film tells the true story of the Marshall University football team that experienced a devastating plane crash in 1970, resulting in the loss of many lives. Despite the tragedy, the team and the community rallied together to rebuild and continue playing football.
The movie is filled with many memorable quotes that capture the spirit and resilience of the Marshall football program. One of the most famous quotes from the film is, “We cannot let the fear of the unknown keep us from moving forward.” This quote embodies the determination of the characters to overcome the tragedy and move on with their lives.
Another memorable quote from the movie is, “This team is your family. You have to take care of each other.” This quote emphasizes the importance of unity and loyalty within a team. The players and coaches in the film learn to support and look out for one another as they navigate the challenging aftermath of the plane crash.
“We Are Marshall” is a powerful and moving film that reminds us of the strength of the human spirit and the power of community. The quotes from the movie serve as reminders to never give up, to support one another, and to always keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles that come our way.
Inspirational Quotes
“Don’t focus on the ones we’ve lost, but on those we’ve saved.”
“This is about a loss so deep it tears a hole through the world, but you can’t sew that hole shut.”
“We cannot afford to feel sorry for ourselves. Not one of us that has been down this road of despair, hasn’t felt the same as our brothers in the caves tonight.”
“The funerals end today. We stop feeling sorry for ourselves and start living again.”
“The thundering herd should run into the fire, not away from it.”
“It’s a new day gentlemen. We’re the only ones left who can make this happen.”
“It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.”
“Every week, you’re going to hear stories about how this is the hardest time in your life. Embrace it.”
“Coach, Willie Joe doesn’t know how to quit. He really doesn’t.”
“We cannot let our memories overshadow our dreams.”
“The goal is to find your one true family. You know, the one you choose, the one that sticks around.”
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“From the ashes, a fire shall be woken” – J.R.R. Tolkien |
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill |
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“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.” – Mother Teresa |
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs |
Leadership Quotes
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” – Coach Red Dawson
“A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” – Coach Lengyel
“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” – Coach Dawson
“Great leaders are willing to sacrifice personal glory for the success of the team.” – Coach Lengyel
| Coach Jack Lengyel | “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” |
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| Coach Red Dawson | “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” |
| Coach Lengyel | “A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” |
| Coach Dawson | “Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” |
| Coach Lengyel | “Great leaders are willing to sacrifice personal glory for the success of the team.” |
Teamwork Quotes
Here are some inspiring teamwork quotes from the movie “We Are Marshall”:
| “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” |
| “We may be small in numbers, but we have the heart to compete with anyone.” |
| “Together, we can overcome any obstacle in our path.” |
| “When we work as a team, we can achieve greatness.” |
| “The bonds we form through teamwork are unbreakable.” |
These quotes remind us of the power of teamwork and how working together can lead to great success. They inspire us to come together, support one another, and strive for excellence as a team.
Motivational Quotes
“We are Marshall” is a movie about overcoming tragedy and finding the strength to move forward. These motivational quotes capture the spirit of the film and inspire us to never give up:
“When you put your hand on that piece of metal, everything changes. There’s a pride in the team, a pride in each other, and a pride in yourself.”
“From this day forward, you don’t shed a tear for the lives that have been lost. We will remember. We will rebuild, and we will honor them.”
“You can’t always control the cards you’re dealt, but you can control how you play them.”
“Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”
“Not only do I want to win, but I want to give you a history, a legacy that will live forever.”
“We cannot forget who we are or where we come from.”
“This is your opportunity to rise from the ashes and grab glory. We are Marshall, and you can never take that away.”
“No matter how hard it gets or how many times we fail, we will never give up. We will rise again.”
“In the end, it’s not about the scoreboard. It’s about showing up, giving it your all, and never backing down.”
“Together, we are stronger. Together, we can conquer anything.”
Resilience Quotes
Marshall head coach Jack Lengyel: “I promise you. I’ll come back… and I’ll walk to the ocean with you.”
“So you let ’em come to the game, your boys. And you let ’em come walking in that stadium with all their hopes an’ dreams that they’ve had all their lives. And you let ’em sing their songs and you let ’em cry. And you hug ’em… you pat ’em on the back. And you tell ’em ‘go out there and do it!'” – Red Dawson
Marshall head coach Jack Lengyel: “I told you guys that you could win if you wanted to! But I guess you either didn’t want to or… you weren’t ready to!”
Determination Quotes
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
– Coach Lengyel
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
– Nate Ruffin
“Even when everything seems hopeless, never give up. Cling to that one sliver of hope and fight with all your might.”
– President Dedmon
“Determination is the fuel that keeps us going. It gives us the strength to push forward, no matter what challenges we face.”
– Jack Lengyel
“When you have a dream, you have to chase it with all your heart. Don’t let anyone or anything stand in your way.”
– Red Dawson
Overcoming Adversity Quotes
2. “Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you.” – We Are Marshall
3. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – We Are Marshall
4. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – We Are Marshall
5. “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” – We Are Marshall
6. “You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever life throws at you.” – We Are Marshall
7. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – We Are Marshall
8. “Don’t watch the clock. Do what it does. Keep going.” – We Are Marshall
9. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – We Are Marshall
10. “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” – We Are Marshall
Belief Quotes
“It’s time for you to believe. You have to believe.” – Red Dawson
“We made a promise to each other when we became teammates. And that’s something that no one can ever take away from us.” – Nate Ruffin
“There is no substitute for heart, and you have it.” – Paul Griffen
“You can’t keep running away from your past, because it’s always right there, waiting for you.” – Annie Cantrell
“It’s not just a football team, it’s a family. We’ll get through this together.” – Bobby Bowden
“We can’t bring them back, but we can play for them. We can honor them.” – Jack Lengyel
“Sometimes, all it takes is one person to have faith in you, to believe in you, to make you believe in yourself.” – Red Dawson
“We gotta put this team back on its feet. We gotta go out there, and we gotta play hard! We gotta play tough! We gotta believe!” – Jack Lengyel