Pete Rose Quotes

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

Knowing that I can play with some of the best out there is definitely encouraging.

I think everyone talks about talent. It's really one of the most overused terms. It comes down to, do you play, and do you win? Talent is one factor, but certainly not the only one.

When I get out there 100 percent, everybody will see what kind of player I am.

If you work hard and you're somewhat talented, you'll be successful in this league.

I'm talented, but my work ethic has pushed me over the top.

Here's how I'm going to beat you. I'm going to outwork you. That's it. That's all there is to it.

Effort, not ability, makes the biggest difference in achievement.

You might not be able to outthink, outmarket or outspend your competition, but you can outwork them.

It is not just the more talented player who wins. Some players may try a little harder.

No matter what your current ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment.

What you are capable of achieving is determined by your talent and ability. What you attempt to do is determined by your motivation. How well you do something is determined by your attitude.

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.

Confidence is the most important single factor in this game, and no matter how great your natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: work.

There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do - and I believe that.

Hard work pays off - hard work beats talent any day, but if you're talented and work hard, it's hard to be beat.

If you have the talent and if you have the ability, and you work for it, you can achieve your goals.

What I have is a bunch of really hungry, amazingly talented guys that can kick anybody's rear end.

A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart.

Although it's only the beginning of the championship, I am very surprised at my capability.

I didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home.

Where we can compete on merit, we do very well.

Those who are blessed with the most talent don't necessarily outperform everyone else. It's the people with follow-through who excel.

We're going to play better, and we're going to play harder.

Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition.