50+ Best Tom Brady Quotes From The World's Most Successful Quarterback

Divya Raghav
Dec 12, 2023 By Divya Raghav
Originally Published on Jan 28, 2021
Edited by Isobel Murphy
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The winner of four Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, Tom Brady has led his team, New England Patriots, to a record six victories in the Super Bowls, making him one of the best leaders of our time.

Born on 3 August 1977 in California, Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr was a skilled baseball and football player during his time at Junipero Serra High School. After his graduation, he chose to pursue football over baseball at the University of Michigan.

In the year 2000, New England Patriots drafted in Tom Brady as their substitute quarterback. His world changed when the starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe was injured and Tom was given the opportunity to make his mark.

Thus began the incredible career of Tom Brady.

He was chosen as the Superbowl MVP after his team secured 11 wins and only three losses that season, followed by a post-season victory against St. Louis Rams in the Super Bowl XXXVI. He also held the record for 50 touchdown passes in the year 2007, which was only broken six years later by Peyton Manning.

With a net worth of more than 200 million US dollars, Tom Brady is still going strong at the age of 43. In March 2020, he bid farewell to the New England Patriots and is currently signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

From a CBS interview, a famous Tom Brady quote stating that, "there has to be more than this" emerged. This Tom Brady quote describes how he has begun looking past the fame and achievements he had attained so far in his career.

Let's take a look at these quotes about Tom Brady to know more about his journey. And if you are looking for more, you'll find it right here in our [funny football quotes] and Woody Hayes quotes.

Tom Brady Inspirational Quotes For Everyday Life

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These Tom Brady motivational quotes are just what you need to keep hustling towards your goals.

1. "I think sometimes in life the biggest challenges end up being the best things that happen in your life."

-Tom Brady.

2. "I’m not a person who defends myself very often. I kind of let my actions speak for me."

-Tom Brady.

3. Moderation in everything. If there's things you really love, you should enjoy. You get one life, so you should enjoy it."

-Tom Brady.

4. "The true competitors, though, are the ones who always play to win."

-Tom Brady.

5. "You push your body to the limits, but you have to train your body to deal with the limits."

-Tom Brady.

6. "If you don’t believe in yourself why is anyone else going to believe in you?"

-Tom Brady.

7. "You have to believe in your process. You have to believe in the things that you are doing to help the team win. I think you have to take the good with the bad."

-Tom Brady.

8. "I didn't come this far to only come this far, so we’ve still got further to go."

-Tom Brady.

9. "Things don't correct themselves, you've got to go out there and work hard to correct them."

-Tom Brady.

10. "If you don't play to win don't play at all."

-Tom Brady.

Tom Brady New England Patriot Quotes

These New England Patriots inspirational quotes and New England Patriots motivational quotes show his dedication to his team and the sport.

11. "I just love working hard. I love being part of a team; I love working toward a common goal."

-Tom Brady.

12. "I can't do anything with what's happened in the past. I have to just go forward with the most awareness I can going forward and trying to be the best I can be for our team."

-Tom Brady.

13. "You have to believe in your process. You have to believe in the things that you are doing to help the team win. I think you have to take the good with the bad."

-Tom Brady.

14. "You put all the other stuff aside and go out and do your job, and mine is to be the best I can be for my teammates."

-Tom Brady.

Tom Brady Leadership Quotes

Tom Brady is a strong leader. Know what it takes to be a leader with these Tom Brady quotes and sayings, including Tom Brady motivational speech quotes.

15. "I really do just want to win, and that has and will continue to be the reason that motivates me and is the biggest factor in my decision-making process."

-Tom Brady.

16.  "Don't rely on others. You’ll have great support from a lot of people, still. But, no one's going to hand you anything."

-Tom Brady.

17.  "Mentally, the only players who survive in the pros are the ones able to manage all their responsibilities. Everybody struggles in different ways."

-Tom Brady.

18. "You've learned some very valuable lessons in the course of your career, and you're going to continue to learn very valuable lessons."

-Tom Brady.

19. "When you're one of the leaders of the team, there are no days off."

-Tom Brady.

20. "My job is to play quarterback and I'm going to do that the best way I know how because I owe that to my teammates regardless or who is out there on the field with me."

-Tom Brady.

21. "If you're a quarterback, you want everything on your shoulders. You want to be the one to make the decisions."

-Tom Brady.

22. "You guys know how many times I have been turned down in my life? To be told how many times that I couldn't accomplish something?"

-Tom Brady.

23. "To me, football is so much about mental toughness, it's digging deep, it's doing whatever you need to do to help a team win and that comes in a lot of shapes and forms."

-Tom Brady.

24. "Your life will be what you make of it."

-Tom Brady.

Notable Tom Brady Quotes And Sayings

Here are some Tom Brady quotes and Tom Brady sayings that have left a mark on his fans across the states.

25. "I think I have a certain respect for people, you know. And I guess a lot of times I expect that respect to go both ways."

-Tom Brady.

27. "You never get over losses. I've never gotten over one loss I've had in my career. They always stick with me."

-Tom Brady.

28. "To me, if you're trying to impress a girl, get a date, they're gonna like that more because you're a confident guy."

-Tom Brady.

29. "I was crying. I'm a very emotional person; I have a deep caring for the people I've worked with."

-Tom Brady.

30. "Too often in life, something happens and we blame other people for us not being happy or satisfied or fulfilled."

-Tom Brady.

31. "I just love the competition, and I love trying to improve, and I think that's what it comes down to, every year has its challenges."

-Tom Brady.

32. "We all have choices, and we make the choice to accept people or situations or to not accept situations."

-Tom Brady.

33. "My personal feelings are my personal feelings. I don't want to express them with anyone except for a very few people."

-Tom Brady.

34. "I thought I would never get a chance to play, until one time I did, because I was prepared and the opportunity presented itself."

-Tom Brady.

35. "A lot of times, I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart."

-Tom Brady.

36. "I don't care about two years ago. I don't care about last year. The only things I care about is this week."

-Tom Brady.

Funny Tom Brady Quotes And Sayings To Show His Lighter Side

Tom Brady uses his wit both on the field and off it. Here are some funny quarterback quotes.

37. "Fortunately for a quarterback, you can play for a long time because you don’t get hit very often."

-Tom Brady.

38. "You wanna know which ring is my favorite? The next one."

-Tom Brady.

39.  "I think I've been eating pasta for 26 years."

-Tom Brady.

40. "I was the kid that was the 199th pick that never had the body for it."

-Tom Brady.

Famous Tom Brady Quotes And Sayings That Everyone Talks About

Here are some of the most famous quotes by Tom Brady, along with some Tom Brady motivation to perform quotes. We hope these Tom Brady quotes and sayings inspire you.

41. "It's the offseason. These days are valuable for everybody."

-Tom Brady.

42. "I always try to do as much as I can do."

-Tom Brady.

43. "The only thing I ever wanted to be was a professional football player."

-Tom Brady.

44. "I like to have fun all the time, even if I’m working."

-Tom Brady.

45. "Football is unconditional love."

-Tom Brady.

46. "There are times when you throw an interception and you’re beating yourself up."

-Tom Brady.

47. "I knew I became a professional when I stop paying attention to what time it was."

-Tom Brady.

48. "Sleep is all about recovering."

-Tom Brady.

49. "If I have something to say, I want it to be meaningful."

-Tom Brady.

50. "I want to go out there and do the best I can for them."

-Tom Brady.

51. "If you like it you should enjoy it!"

-Tom Brady.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our Tom Brady quotes and sayings, then why not take a look at these Tom Landry quotes, or [Woody Paige quotes] for more inspiring quotes?

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Written by Divya Raghav

Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Accounting and Finance, Master of Business Administration

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Divya RaghavBachelor of Commerce specializing in Accounting and Finance, Master of Business Administration

With a diverse range of experience in finance, administration, and operations, Divya is a diligent worker known for her attention to detail. Born and raised in Bangalore, she completed her Bachelor's in Commerce from Christ University and is now pursuing an MBA at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore. Along with her professional pursuits, Divya has a passion for baking, dancing, and writing content. She is also an avid animal lover who dedicates her time to volunteering for animal welfare causes.

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