Emmitt Smith quotes - page 2

I don't have to put on shoulder pads and run out there and let somebody hit on me a little bit. (Emmitt Smith)
It's nice to know that people are paying attention to you on the other side of the ball, but it's also kind of sad because you feel like you're a man that's being hunted down by some vicious animal. I feel they're going to come after me and do whatever they can to shut down the run, and that makes a difference with me in going out and doing my job. View quote
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My idea, my dream, my goal, is to go out and legitimize this sport and compete at the Olympic Games with my peers in the football arena. View quote
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If you know anything about me, I've never been a trash-talker. That's not even part of my DNA. View quote
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I was going through a little bit of turbulence in my career. And so, it's funny how turbulence itself will make you hold onto something for security. And so the only thing I knew is trust in the Lord and lean not unto your own heart, in all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path. View quote
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My mom said, 'Don't get married. You're too young. Go out there and experience what life has to offer.' And I did. View quote
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I've given everything I can possible to the game, on and off the field. View quote
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I don't have to get up in the morning and go beat up my body like I used to. I don't have to be out there in August in 108 degree weather down in Texas. View quote
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Always, through my whole life, I've had a thirst for knowledge. View quote
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We've got a lot of young guys. A lot of good, young guys. But young guys can go out there and learn how to win quickly. I feel good about the guys behind me. I know that if I'm not in there, they'll do just as well as me. View quote
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