362 Quotes by Lou Holtz

Don't tell me how rocky the sea is, just bring the ship in.

I was raised a Catholic on both sides of the family. I went to a Catholic grade school and thought everybody in the country was Catholic, because that's all I ever was associated with.

I think everyone should experience defeat at least once during their career. You learn a lot from it.

You will never be indecisive if you know your purpose.

You've got to have great athletes to win, I don't care who the coach is. You can't win without good athletes but you can lose with them. This is where coaching makes the difference.

I don't drink water, haven't drank water in 40 years.

So many times people are afraid of competition, when it should bring out the best in us. We all have talents and abilities, so why be intimidated by other people's skills?

I'll assure you this: I will have nothing to do with politics.

It always amazes me that spectators want to coach, coaches want to officiate, and officials just want to watch the game