George Groves Quotes

I felt like when I retired, I was still one of the best in the world and competing at the highest level. I think it's best to bow out and have people remember you at your peak.

I think you always hope you can play forever, but you always realize that time will come... I was fortunate I was able to make a decision, move on and do it comfortably.

I do want to go out on top, as a winner.

From today I am no longer a racing driver. I'm retired and I am very happy.

For me, I just focus on playing, playing at a high level. And when you can't do that any longer, you've got to get off the train.

When I retire or pass away, I will be able to look back and say that this has been an exciting life. That's all that matters.

The reward of a thing well done is having done it.

Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.

I think one has to understand that there are stages in life, and that the life of an athlete has its limits. It's short, and then it stops, and sooner or later you have to accept that.

It is a mark of many famous people that they cannot part with their brightest hour.

I don't think about success to be famous, because I've done that at the highest level, but it's all about my children.

When it sort of finally sets in that you're not going to be doing that anymore... it's disappointing.

I know the Hall of Fame is the more sought-after thing. But I'm getting a bigger charge out of my uniform number being put away. Everything I worked hard for and wished for came true.

I want it to go on, but I want us to go out on top.

I don't need to remind myself of the trophies. I know what I accomplished.

I can retire from football with a smile on my face.

I had a great career. I have no reason to complain. It's the way it goes in nature. You slow down. And I believe I lasted a lot longer than a lot of people.

It's terrible to consider never playing another Test again but what's more terrifying is the thought of never playing again at all.

I always wanted to play at the highest level. I didn't care what sport it was; I just wanted to play at the highest level.

I retired at 35 in '98 and thought, 'There's only one place to go, and that's downward.' I retired at a good level. I was at peace after 15 years - I was lucky to play that long.

I am at one of the best clubs in the world and in the best league. And in my private life, everything is also going very well. At 25, I feel in the right place.

When I leave the game, I want to go out on top.

It's nice to leave on top.

The time you are happy to sit on the bench, is the time you should retire in my opinion.

Obviously, everyone knows it is hard to hang it up, but I'm definitely going to try and do it the right way and not like how combat athletes have done and hold on too long for every last fleeting moment. I don't want to be one of those people.