The 15 best Peyton Manning quotes on football, leadership, and perseverance

Peyton is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of football. Aside from his playing career, Peyton is known for his larger-than-life personality and motivational talks. Here are some of the best Peyton Manning quotes.

Peyton played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, winning a Superbowl title with each. After his retirement, Manning worked as an NFL analyst and commentator for ESPN.

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15. 'I never thought ‘Sodapop Curtis’ would announce my retirement. I always thought I would be the one ' - Peyton after actor Rob Lowe announced his alleged retirement in 2012. He played for three more seasons.'

Peyton Manning quotes on Superbowl

14. "I wanted to be on a team that won the Super Bowl. That’s what it’s been about. When we came up short, it wasn't very pleasant. But somehow, we found a way to learn. We’re a better team because of it.” - Peyton after winning Superbowl MVP at Superbowl XLI."

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13. Everybody will be excited to play in a Super Bowl. When you still enjoy the preparation and the work part, you should still do that. As soon as I stop enjoying it, if I can’t produce, if I can’t help a team, that’s when I will stop.” - Manning before Superbowl XLVIII

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12. “Everything we got today, we had to earn.” - Manning after his first NFL victory in 1998.

11. “It is not wanting to win that makes you a winner; it is refusing to fail.”

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10. "The MVP is the one who makes the most players valuable."

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9.“I’ve never left the field saying, ‘I could’ve done more to get ready,’ and that gives me peace of mind.” 

8. "We knew we would be a better team this year, but we did not know that we would be this good." - Manning after clinching the 1999 AFC East title

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Peyton Manning's inspirational quotes

7. “Anyone who waits for someone else to make a change becomes a follower.” 

6. “My faith does not make me perfect; it makes me forgiven.”

Peyton Manning's quote about life

5.“Life is about choices. You ask the questions, and you listen to the answers. Then you listen to your heart.”

4. How we approach the situation can determine our success or failure.”

Peyton Manning's quote about Eli

3. "He and I are on the same yard line, 50 yards across from each other," Peyton recalled. That's brother over there. We're about to play in front of 85,000 (fans), and we're on the same yard line, singing the national anthem.' That's a memory I'll always have with me." - Peyton on his Hall of Fame induction.

Peyton Manning quotes about coaching

2. “I love being coached. I get angry when I’m not.”

1. “I am humbled and honoured. I certainly think about how grateful I am for all the teammates and coaches that I’ve played with and played for throughout my career.” - Retirement Ceremony 2016

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Peyton's legacy in the NFL is that of success, leadership and excellence. His career serves as a motivation to all aspiring sportspeople. That is why we made this compilation of the best Peyton Manning quotes.

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