32 Hall Of Fame Leadership Quotes From Ray Lewis

Tonight legendary Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  Lewis is generally regarding as the greatest defensive player of his generation.  The following are just some of his accomplishments:

• MVP of Super Bowl XXXV
• 2000 and 2003 Defensive Player Of The Year
• 8-time All-Pro
• 12-time Pro Bowler
• Only player in NFL history with 40 sacks and 30 interceptions in a career
• 2600+ tackles

I discussed the leadership of Ray Lewis in three of the most popular posts in this site’s history – 13 Inspirational Leadership Quotes From Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis, 12 Leadership Quotes From Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis On Handling Defeat And Disappointment and 10 Leadership Lessons From Ray Lewis “No Weapon” Postgame Speech.

The following are 32 Hall Of Fame Leadership Quotes From Ray Lewis:

1. The amount of adrenalin made me realize the amount of impact he had on everyone. – Lewis’ daughter Diaymon
2. People knew the Ravens because of my dad. – Diaymon
3. He knew he was the best at what he did and no one was going to outwork him. – Diaymon
4. When God tells you something believe it.
5. 5-15-75 was when mother had me.
6. Father, even though you’re not here.  I love you anyway.
7. Guess what mama, we made it.
8. God’s something else.
9. I am living proof of the impossible.
10. The other side of pain is called glory.
11. Don’t give in and don’t ever give up.
12. I am so grateful for my God who gave me strength in my darkest moments and humbled me in my greatest moments.
13. At 10 years old I made a vow that a man will never put his hands on you again.
14. There’s nothing in life that I will not sacrifice for my babies.
15. If you start something, finish it.
16. A father’s first unconditional love is when he sees his baby girl.
17. I have one of the strongest families, prayer warriors.
18. A family that prays together stays together.
19. I would die to make my family successful.
20. I am truly blessed to meet so many men of faith.
21. I tell my kids you’re always being watched.
22. The greatest visionary ever to me was Art Modell.
23. How do we react to actions that determine our legacy.
24. Our country needs real leaders… We need people to fight for what is good and right.
25. Can we please put prayer back in schools?  Please!
26. How about protecting kids from sex-traffiking?
27. Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. – Martin Luther King, Jr
28. My guiding purpose is carrying out God’s calling for my life.
29. Everybody can serve.  Anyone can become a leader.
30. My goals were clear.  My actions were in line with that goal.
31. It’s not how many followers I have but to fight for love.
32. One of the greatest gifts my mama ever gave me was my Bible.

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