Inspiring Quotes to Live By: No. 423

(Sunday, July 19, 2026)

"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up."

These are the words of legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi (1913–1970).
He emphasizes the importance of an indomitable spirit that rises again no matter how many times one fails or is knocked down.
Failure and setbacks are things everyone experiences. However, rather than being crushed by them, the courage and mental strength to crawl back up time and time again become the essential driving force needed to survive in life.