Rahul Dravid Quotes

Wherever I played, I had an opportunity to show my attributes.

There was always a purpose in what I did on the court because at the end of the day, my parents, they sacrificed for me and my brother. I had to do it for them.

The world of football has given me more than I deserved. But you always think of your family first.

One thing you notice is, there's a lot of people with raw talent, and then there's people who take that talent and work hard.

If that many people recognize how hard I go every night and what I put into my game, to make myself and my team better, it means a lot to mean. I'm fortunate; I'm blessed to be in the situation that I'm in right now.

It took me a while to figure that out and to realize what a gift that I had been given. And when I finally did, I dedicated myself to be the best pitcher I possibly could be, for as long as I possibly could be.

I have a debt, a loyalty to the museum; the best place for me to do what I wanted to do.

I've got more out of tennis than I could ever give back.

When I do a job, I do it 100 percent. I am so grateful for the chance to do what I do.

I owe baseball. Baseball don't owe me a damn thing.

Talent doesn't always equal success.

My father taught me to work; he did not teach me to love it.

I kept thinking that the audience had gone to so much trouble, working their schedules to be there. They had arranged for babysitters and even traveled in from out of town. Oh, how could I not be there for them?

At the end of the day, you've got a job to do, and that's playing football.

I won't tell you that I'm lucky to be here because I know I'm skilled, and I know I'm talented in the ring. That doesn't mean that I don't appreciate the opportunity.

When I go to bed after playing a Test match, I want to feel that I gave 100%.

It's my job to show up, make weight, and prepare to be a world champion if that opportunity presents itself.

You have got to field well. If you don't bat well, you can still make a difference by fielding well. There are times I have played games just because of my fielding.

My team-mates appreciate that I do the dirty work and I know it is necessary.

Playing in the NFL, it's a privilege, it's not a right.

I have been given a fantastic opportunity to captain the Test side and will continue to work very hard at doing my best at that.

When guys were going out to parties, I was going to the gym. I figured, for all my mom sacrificed for me, it was the least I could do.

I really appreciate the opportunity to play on the All-Star court.

I think all of us are thankful every day we get to put this uniform on, and we play this game. So try not to take any days for granted. Every time you take the field, give a hundred percent and leave it all out there.

I work hard to make a gift to the audience.