Marv Levy quotes:

When I was twelve, I went hunting with my father and we shot a bird. He was laying there and something struck me. Why do we call this fun to kill this creature [who] was as happy as I was when I woke up this morning.

This is not a must-win; World War II was a must-win (Referring to the Super Bowl)

World War II was a must win.

When I was twelve, I went hunting with my father and we shot a bird. He was laying there and something struck me. Why do we call this fun to kill this creature who was as happy as I was when I woke up this morning.

Great football coaches have the vision to see, the faith to believe, the courage to do - and 25 great players.

What you do should speak so loudly that no one will hear what you say.

Where else would you rather be than right here, right now?

Plan your work and work your plan.

Systems don't win, players do.

Adversity is an opportunity for heroism.

Football doesn't build character, it reveals character.

A failure becomes just one time at bat if you refuse to let it defeat you.

Expect rejection, but expect even more strongly to overcome it.

Security comes from earning it-not seeking it.

Sure education is valuable in any respect regardless of what field you are in.

What it takes to win is simple, it's not easy.

When it's too hard for them, it's just right for us.

The age factor means nothing to me. I'm old enough to know my limitations and I'm young enough to exceed them.

As a collegiate, I think you spend 50 percent of your time recruiting. It is a distasteful process.

All the buildup and hype, everything else, is foam. The game is the beer.

Every profession has changed. Journalism has changed. Medicine has changed. Technology has changed and it evolves. The same is true of football. Free agency has now allowed teams to be a dynasty as they have been before. It is not a great thing for the fans, but it is a good thing for the players.

I got some very good advice once. That was: You're not talking to a reporter, you're talking to the public. We didn't hide things. They are a little more guarded now.

If you believe you are doing a good job in which you enjoy and like, then don't resign regardless of the pressures.

If you have everything prepared, the rest will take care of itself.

Our goal is to develop our team, to earn what we get, to learn, to develop unselfish attitudes. If we achieve that, the results is that we'll win.

The caliber of play in professional football compared to college is better and everybody knows it. They don't realize how much better. What a giant leap forward in the ability of talent level, the speed, and even the grasp of what you are trying to do. There is no other distractions before the players.

There will be many failures sprinkled among the successes you enjoy.

A good education prepares you well for anything.