Welcome to a compilation of profound insights and powerful words from one of football’s most iconic figures, Lawrence Taylor. Renowned for his unparalleled talent and unyielding dedication on the gridiron, Taylor’s impact transcends the boundaries of the sport. As a linebacker for the New York Giants, he redefined the game with his ferocious playing style and relentless pursuit of excellence. Off the field, his wisdom and candor have left an indelible mark, inspiring countless individuals to strive for greatness in their own endeavors.
Within these pages, you’ll discover a treasure trove of Lawrence Taylor quotes that encapsulate his mentality, philosophy, and perspective on life, football, and everything in between. Whether you’re seeking motivation, guidance, or simply a glimpse into the mind of a true legend, you’ll find his words both enlightening and empowering. So, take a moment to delve into the wisdom of Lawrence Taylor and let his quotes ignite your passion and fuel your journey toward success.
You try to stay within the rules for the sake of the game, but you can always turn up the intensity. Lawrence Taylor
Steroids are for guys who want to cheat opponents. Lawrence Taylor
In football, you can always maim a person if you wanted to. Lawrence Taylor
Taking them out of the picture, so to speak, what football really is, the savagery, the core root of football, it doesn’t change. It really puts the real in football. Lawrence Taylor
There were probably about five games in my career where everything was moving in slow motion and you could be out there all day, totally in the zone, and you don’t even know where you are on the field, everything is just totally blocked out. Lawrence Taylor
And once you cross over into that world, no matter how strong you are, you have to pay the price. Lawrence Taylor
They would almost throw the cops in jail when they tried to arrest me. Lawrence Taylor
I had everything working my way, strong as a bull. And still I ignored the rules of the game of life. Lawrence Taylor
Football is not part of that lifestyle anymore. Lawrence Taylor
You can’t tell them anything, but hopefully they will learn from the example and won’t have to go through it. Lawrence Taylor
If they play dirty, then you play dirty. Lawrence Taylor
I guess another message I’d like to say with this book is no matter how many times you fail… I failed a lot of times trying to get clean, and never thought I’d get to this point. Lawrence Taylor
Well, actually, I do the voiceover for Quentin Sands. Lawrence Taylor
First of all, a player has to know what is banned and what is not banned. Lawrence Taylor
People get hurt all the time in the game of football, it’s part of what we do. Lawrence Taylor
But every day I tell my story, and be comfortable with my story and be comfortable with what I’ve done, and what I did, and how I am today, it lessens the likelihood it will ever happen. Lawrence Taylor
LT was just a wilder person. I don’t go that route no more. Lawrence Taylor
I have a whole different type of lifestyle. Lawrence Taylor
Most of the games don’t let you focus too much on the cheerleaders, but I’ve been watching these girls. Lawrence Taylor
The NFL, and I’ve played a lot of years for them, and they have a lot of restrictions on their players, they have restrictions on their licensees, they have restrictions on everything. Lawrence Taylor
I played one game, and one game played me. Lawrence Taylor
I don’t live that life anymore, it’s as simple as that. Lawrence Taylor
And I tell ya, when I sit in that sound booth and started reading the script and starting to get into the character, man, it’s an easy jump for me, because I understand what it’s all about. Lawrence Taylor
I like companies that try and break away from the norm. Lawrence Taylor
As players, we always have a way to get back at you. Lawrence Taylor
If I’m going to break them, I’m going to break them both. Lawrence Taylor
You can take a substance that works in your system, but then you take this over here that’s not banned, and this over here that’s not banned, but if you mix them together, you’ve got a banned substance in your system. Lawrence Taylor
Hopefully the new breed of kids won’t have to go through that hard lesson – my kids, my grandkids, my fans’ kids, hopefully they won’t have to go through it. Lawrence Taylor
