Andre Schurrle Quotes

You play the game to compete and you want to be a starter, but at the same time you don't want to rush yourself to be in any situation that could possibly lead you back to where you are today.

It really helps you grow as an individual and a ball player to realize that nothing comes easy in this league, and you have to work for everything.

I'm going to go out there and work hard. I'm going to get better, I'm going to learn from my mistakes and I'm going to be there when my team needs me.

The great thing about sports is you constantly have to prove yourself. You constantly have to go out there and do it, day in and day out.

Change takes effort. And the reality is, most people don't want to put in effort to better their life.

Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better.

One of my biggest influences of all time would probably be one of my soccer coaches, Coach Darlington, from high school. He was always trying to get me to push myself really hard. No excuses. I always hated him, but it paid off. I think that's what life is all about... when you push through the hard stuff and it pays off.

Nations do not grow in strength … by the doing of easy things.

I strongly believe that through dedication and perseverance, one can overcome adversity to achieve success. It is a privilege to accept membership in the Horatio Alger Association, an organization which promotes this principle.

One thing I've learned in life is that natural talent only takes you so far, and I've always wanted to grow.

You have to go through a lot of trials and tribulations as a player to be able to grow and learn from 'em and to become better.

I've come a very long way, especially from my young career. From not always being the best guy on the team to just increasing my work ethic every single year, every single summer. Just seeing the hard work pay off, I think that's what's most gratifying for me.

I'll keep growing as a player, keep working out, trying to become what I want to become.

Life ain't about just 'Chillin' It.' I've learned that.

I make mistakes - I have made a lot of mistakes - but I am a good person, and I will persevere.

I love the grind. I think it makes you better in all facets of life.

I just want to learn and try to be the best player I can be.

I feel like what's made me the player I am is always being willing to take the challenge.

I have had regrets along the way, but when I leave this sport, I'll do so with my head held high. I know I gave it my heart and soul, and I tried to learn and be better every day.

I just want to develop and be the best player I can be.

I need to always improve and that is why I work hard to try and keep my place in the squad.

Talent is important, but how one develops and nurtures it is even more so.

I'm going to come in and learn and be the best player I can be on the court as well as off the court.

I just want to keep working hard. I just want to keep improving myself. And I just want to prove people that I can play in the real game.

I want to make sure I do everything in my power to be a better teammate and player.