“In all the time that people have known me, has anyone ever heard me ta...” — Barry Sanders Quote

“In all the time that people have known me, has anyone ever heard me talk about the importance of rushing records or finishing with the most touchdowns? So if that's never been important to me, then why would that be a motivation to keep playing?”

“My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision.”

“Christianity affects your whole life. I feel I'm more competitive, a better player, but off the field is where there is always a battle.”

“I sat behind Thurman Thomas for my first couple of years, then my first year starting I won the Heisman. After I won the Heisman, that's when things changed as far as going to the NFL.”

“I really love peace and quiet.”

“I'm not better than anyone else. I'm not supposed to be on a pedestal. I've always stayed away from that.”

“You are indebted to you imagination for three-fourths of your importance.”

“I hope in time N. H. as well as the other States will feel the importance of Sovereignty.”

“Just once in a while let us exalt the importance of ideas and information.”

“Never underestimate the importance of preparation for any single poker session or tournament.”

“My parents wanted me to protect myself and have something to fall back on. I even remember reading a quote from Razor Ramon in WWF magazine where he talked about the importance of getting an education if you wanted to pursue a career in pro wrestling.”

“The importance of education is ingrained in Scottish history.”