Dan Gable Quotes
Born: October 25, 1948
Dan Gable, a name synonymous with relentless pursuit and artistic mastery, transcends the wrestling mat to become a profound voice in creativity and art. His philosophy, forged through Olympic gold and legendary coaching, centers on the belief that true artistry emerges from disciplined struggle—the beauty of a perfectly executed takedown mirrors the stroke of a painter’s brush. Gable’s legacy is not merely about victory, but about the transformative power of obsession and sacrifice. His quotes resonate because they strip creation down to its raw essence: the will to endure, to refine, and to create something enduring from the fire of effort.
Dan Gable Quotes (27)
"Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts."
— Dan Gable"The 1st period is won by the best technician. The 2nd period is won by the kid in the best shape. The 3rd period is won by the kid with the biggest heart."
— Dan Gable"More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride."
— Dan Gable"There's always ways of motivating yourself to higher levels. Write about it, dream about it. But after that, turn it into action. Don't just dream."
— Dan Gable"Many of those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom have come through the wrestling ranks. We need to honor them and win this decision to have wrestling - the world's oldest sport - remain a part of the most prestigious athletic competition in the world, the Olympics."
— Dan Gable"A lot of my intensity in wrestling was due to my mental preparation before the matches. I got myself into a different world."
— Dan Gable"I never won anything by myself. I was always strong because of help that gave me extra strength to win."
— Dan Gable"We, as a wrestling community, better remember it is more than one individual that makes a winner."
— Dan Gable"The easiest thing to do in the world is pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep."
— Dan Gable"If you're going to stay in the Olympics, you've got to be entertaining and get sponsorship."
— Dan Gable"My wrestling and family go together. It's always been that way, from day one with my mom and dad, my sister, my wife, four daughters, grandsons, son-in-laws."
— Dan Gable"Right out of high school I never had the fear of getting beat, which is how most people lose."
— Dan Gable"Freedom across the world is a result of many individuals working together."
— Dan Gable"I've never changed my life since I was 4 and went to the YMCA with a gym bag. I still have that philosophy. In fact, I still have that gym bag."
— Dan Gable"Wrestlers are a little more dedicated than, and are different from, the other people, which may be strange."
— Dan Gable"My advice to young wrestlers is that your surroundings really make a difference. You want to put yourself in good, positive surroundings."
— Dan Gable"There's nothing like success."
— Dan Gable"My coaches were great. My mom and dad. My dad never missed a wrestling meet."
— Dan Gable"I don't think college wrestling is in danger of extinction by any means. But I am concerned if one program drops."
— Dan Gable