Ricky Williams Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ricky Williams.

Ricky Williams, born on May 21, 1977, is a former American professional football player. He was born and raised in San Diego, California. Williams attended the University of Texas, where he established himself as one of the greatest college football players of all time.

In his college career, Williams set numerous records, including the all-time leading rusher in NCAA Division I-A history at the time. He won the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the best player in college football, in 1998. His exceptional performance showcased his unique running style, agility, and determination.

Williams went on to be selected as the fifth overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Throughout his professional career, he played for multiple teams, including the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens. Williams was known for his powerful running style, breaking tackles, and his ability to gain tough yards.

Off the field, Williams garnered media attention for his unconventional personality and lifestyle choices. He displayed a deep interest in philosophy, spirituality, and alternative healing practices. Williams temporarily retired from football in 2004 to pursue holistic studies, but later returned to the NFL.

Despite several setbacks, such as injuries and off-field issues, Ricky Williams left a lasting impact on the sport, both with his exceptional talent on the field and his unique individuality off it. Today, he is renowned as one of the most memorable and enigmatic figures in football history.

One thing I've learned about life is that if you really let

One thing I've learned about life is that if you really let go, it's just a joy ride.

I think I have a tendency to look at things subjectively rat

I think I have a tendency to look at things subjectively rather than objectively when I reflect on my experience.

I stepped away to find out more about myself, which I was ha

I stepped away to find out more about myself, which I was having difficulty doing as a football player. I got a chance to travel the world. I studied Eastern philosophy, and I've grown as a person so much.

If you replace the word God in the Bible with the word Truth

If you replace the word God in the Bible with the word Truth, it reads exactly right.

I really do love football.

I really do love football.

When you make that crossover from life to real life, when yo

When you make that crossover from life to real life, when you're not treated as a child anymore but as a man, and you are no longer given the benefit of the doubt, it takes some courage to face that.

There's more to life than success, and if you can try to be

There's more to life than success, and if you can try to be more well-rounded, you'll be able to enjoy your success more. It won't own you or control you.

I realized a while back that I have an innate ability to be

I realized a while back that I have an innate ability to be compassionate, and I saw that the strength of compassion is something that healers have and healers use.'

Well, I am now convinced there is no kind of fear or anxiety

Well, I am now convinced there is no kind of fear or anxiety anyone has to live with.

I would drive home and see people wearing my No. 34 jersey a

I would drive home and see people wearing my No. 34 jersey and wonder why, because I didn't feel worthy of that. And all the time I just knew people were staring at me, talking about me everywhere I went.

And I think if you look at any relationship, for the relatio

And I think if you look at any relationship, for the relationship to be productive and to move forward and to grow, sometimes things have to be said that one person or the other person is not going to like to hear.

I want to thank all my fans, teammates, coaches and supporte

I want to thank all my fans, teammates, coaches and supporters for the strength they've given me to overcome so much.

Anytime you play a team sport, the success of the team reall

Anytime you play a team sport, the success of the team really makes everything better. It's nice.

I think sometimes when it comes to sports, and especially re

I think sometimes when it comes to sports, and especially relationships between players and coaches, that people lose track, lose a sense of reality.

The NFL has been an amazing page in this chapter of my life.

The NFL has been an amazing page in this chapter of my life. I pray that all successive adventures offer me the same potential for growth, success and most importantly fun.

I don't think people change. I think they definitely mature.

I don't think people change. I think they definitely mature. But I think the essence of what I am today is the same as when I was five years old. It's just maturity. I've become a healthier, fuller expression of that essence.

I've gotten to a point, where I realize that happiness doesn

I've gotten to a point, where I realize that happiness doesn't come from the outside.

Texas was such a welcoming place, and with its unbelievable

Texas was such a welcoming place, and with its unbelievable history and tradition, it's extra special to be a part of that.

I don't think I'll ever be able to stay in one place for mor

I don't think I'll ever be able to stay in one place for more than a year or two. It's not in my nature.

Sometimes success will get in the way of maturity - at least

Sometimes success will get in the way of maturity - at least temporarily.