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Usain Bolt's insights on Passion aren't theoretical—they're battle-tested wisdom from someone who operated at the highest level. This collection distills that experience into quotable principles, each with source context for verification. When you're navigating Passion in the real world, these quotes offer the kind of practical guidance that only comes from direct experience.
"A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time."
"Easy is not an option. No days off. Never quit. Be fearless."
"When I was young, I always wanted to be a legend. That's what I worked for."
"I really want to be a legend. I want to be the greatest of all time."
"I think my fans are the ones that keep me going. Their passion fuels mine."
"I don't think limits."
"You have to enjoy what you're doing or you're just wasting your time."
"My coach told me if I broke the national record for the 200, I could run the 100."
"Every day is a new opportunity to get better and closer to your dreams."
"Manners is the key thing. Say, 'morning' to everybody. 'Good afternoon' to everybody."
"I remember when I first started out, I was just doing it for the fun of it. That fun is what became my career."
"To be the best, you have to work harder than anyone else."
"Worrying gets you nowhere. If you turn up worrying about how you're going to perform, you've already lost. Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself."
"I work hard, and I do well, and I enjoy myself. I'm not going to let you restrict me."
"For me, I'm focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion."
"I've always been a big dreamer. I always wanted to be someone special."
"I’ve worked hard over the years, I've been injured and I've worked hard through it, and I've made it."
"Believe in your dreams and that anything is possible."
"My hunger is always there. It's what keeps me going every single day."
"I told you all I was going to be number one, and I did just that."
"I'm just a normal person who has a talent and works hard at it because I love it."
"I don't like losing. I'm a very competitive person."
"I try to lead by example. I try to show people that if you work hard, you can reach the top."
"Passion is the thing that makes you get up at 5 am to train when your body says no."
"I always tell the kids, 'Listen, if you want to be good at something, you have to be dedicated.'"
"I've always said I want to be like Muhammad Ali and Pelé. I want to be that big."
"I don't need to prove anything else. What else can I do to prove to the world I am the greatest?"
"You have to have a passion for what you do. If you don't love it, you're not going to be able to do the work."
"If I can't be the best, I don't want to do it. That's just my drive."
"My name is Bolt. Lightning Bolt."
"You have to learn how to lose before you can learn how to win."
"The track is my life. It's where I feel most at home."
"I've learned over the years that if you start thinking about the race, it stresses you out a little bit. I just try to relax."
"There are better starters than me but I’m a strong finisher."
"Kill them with success and bury them with a smile."
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