Lyoto Machida Quotes

The point of life is not who falls down. The point is who gets up and how you do it.

I've resolved so many things in my life. I like the idea of showing that you can go through a lot and still be on your feet, still be working, and still be positive about life.

I build myself back up and come back stronger. That's what I do.

Life can be so difficult at times but fighting through the pain is so worth it.

I had it together on Sunday. By Monday at noon it had cracked. On Tuesday debris Was descending on me. And by Wednesday no part was intact. On Thursday I picked up some pieces. On Friday I picked up the rest. By Saturday, late, It was almost set straight. And on Sunday the world was impressed With how well I had got it together.

I just can't sit back and wallow, In my own sorrow, but I know one fact: I'll be one tough act to follow.

Throughout the journey of my life, I have maintained a strong faith in the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. I deeply believe in one's own positive will to overcome even the most daunting challenges.

You can't lose confidence in yourself, or you've lost already. When you get knocked down, you've got to keep getting back up.

Judo taught me that I am capable of anything... I can mentally push past anything and be victorious.

Vulnerability pushed, I pushed back. I lost the fight, but probably won my life back.

Life is getting through the moment. The philosopher William James says to cultivate the cheerful attitude. Now nobody had more trouble than he did -- except me. I had more trouble in my life than anybody. But your first big trouble can be a bonanza if you live through it. Get through the first trouble, you'll probably make it through the next one.

There’s always going to be ups and downs in life and it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t feel the pain. Pain is good. It makes you stronger in time. You will realize how great the ‘great’ really is. Life is about ups and downs. You just have to be able to ride the waves.

When I hit bottom, I can attack the problem and get to where I want to be.

Whoever you are, whatever your dream, you have to be strong in your head and strong in your heart. Be strong. There's no quitting in the person who wants it bad enough.

Getting knocked down in life is a given. Getting up and moving forward is a choice.

Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. You will thrive in spite of it.

When you're not happy, you need to be strong to change, resisting the temptation of turning back. The weak goes nowhere

The main idea in golf as in life, I suppose is to learn to accept what cannot be altered and to keep on doing one's own reasoned and resolute best whether the prospect be bleak or rosy.

Don't let the bastards grind you down.

My secret to survival has been embracing life's challenges and not letting them dictate my frame of mind or determine my fate... Learning to stand strong in the face of challenge and adversity is the only way to get through the tough times.

To be emotionally resilient and to overcome your circumstances, not through fighting, but through being courageous and having endurance was something I thought was of primary importance.

Cushion the painful effects of hard blows by keeping the enthusiasm going strong, even if doing so requires struggle.

The struggle goes on. The victory is in the struggle, for me. And I accepted that a long time ago.

No matter how bad things get, you can still walk away.

You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated.