Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.

Vince Lombardi

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Vince Lombardi

Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1913, Vince Lombardi is the most revered head coach in NFL history, whose name adorns the Super Bowl trophy. Known for 'Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing,' he transformed the lowly Green Bay Packers into a dynasty with five NFL championships in nine seasons, including the first two Super Bowls.

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Vince Lombardi's Other Quotes

Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.

The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.

Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work.

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There is no substitute for hard work.

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