Quotes by Ray Lewis

“[Like tens of thousands of impressionable younger brothers, 6-year-old Keon Lattimore would follow his big brother out to the backyard for some football pointers. And like tens of thousands of older brothers, Ray Lewis -- nine years older, already a young man -- would cooperate, handing Lattimore a football and sending him off toward the other boys in the backyard.] Just run into em, ... Go hit somebody.”

“Thats the most physical football game Ive ever played in my entire life, ... McFadden is a great back, especially being a true freshman, but they have a big, physical offensive line, too. For them to be a 2-5 team is unbelievable.”

“We spoke out on the grass to a group of people, consoled them, let them know we understood this was a traumatic, life-changing situation. Some had tremendous reservations about relocating to a state they knew nothing about.”

“You bet. We own the Titans. I remember the good old days when I would blow up Eddie George with a big hit. Now, theyve got another running back with two first names, Travis Henry, whom I plan on blowing up in the same manner.”

“The schemes got to fit your players. My thing is bashing running backs. Thats what I want to get back to, just having fun and letting them deal with me. Thats what the 46 package and the defense does.”

“A linebackers job is to knock out running backs, to knock out receivers, to chase the football,”

“My thing about camp is to come in and be who I am, which is the most dominant player in the game, ... Thats who I am, and thats what Im here for.”

“I already believe I am the best linebacker in the game. Now, I have to show one more thing ? that I am the most dominating, influential person in the game and the best football player to ever put on a pair of cleats.”

“Terrell has got some big balls.”

“Thats once again the same people who told me I was too small, the same people who said I couldnt win a Super Bowl with our offense, the same people who said I couldnt play in a 3-4, ... Are they with me when I get up every morning at 6:30 to go to work? The day I lose a step is the day I lose love for the game.”

The person you are in the dark will eventually be the person you are in the light.

And I love Evander Holyfield to death!

You got to be willing to walk in a storm. Thats what I tell people all the time.

God has never made a mistake. Ever.

So, if I give any credit, besides giving all credit to God, for being totally healthy, its just my workout and how much torture I put my body through in the offseason.

Man doesnt dictate what you do or how you do it. If you believe in God, believe in God; have your faith in him. Thats where my faith lies.

I like to see honesty out of people. People who are trustworthy. I like to see people who are involved with The Lord.

My mom calls me an older soul because, growing up, she taught me stuff real early. Now I spend most of my time chasing wisdom, chasing understanding.

Dont walk through life just playing football. Dont walk through life just being an athlete. Athletics will fade. Character and integrity and really making an impact on someones life, thats the ultimate vision, thats the ultimate goal - bottom line.