It Ain’t About How Hard You Hit

from Rocky Balboa (2006)

Rocky Balboa: Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that!

  • colbey cloutier

    my fav of all time

  • dbakes

    The best advice for EVERYONE!

  • Lincoln

    Best quote “EVER”!

  • http://www.facebook.com/yuval.bick Yuval Bick

    one of the best quotes ever. im an mma fighter and that quote helpd me a lot.

    • james

      No on gives a shit

      • http://www.facebook.com/eric.brad.56 Eric B-rad

        Guess what jAmEs being negative will lead u nowhere

      • Nick

        James why are you negative, I’m going to guess that you are horribly unsuccessful and have absolutely no life and zero education based on the fact that you spelled the word ONE wrong go be negative somewhere were someone might give half a shit bud

  • Mm

    Love it ! My ex husband and I love this quote!

    • monkey

      Great the you remember your ex husband

    • Trolololololol

      Questionable, I’m guessing he dumped you?

    • ajej

      perfect for two people who have ended it all…you two understand the “punch” came to both of you and not about who hit the hardest?

  • michael

    awesome quote. i love this quote. it gives me courage

  • MahS

    whenever i m down,i read this quote to gather courage

  • Rudi Matau

    Best quote to get motivated when you’re down on the ground. Keep moving forward!

  • yosae

    very good movie. hit back hit back… no pain no pain. thats what i remember rocky`s say in the movie

  • Guest

    Reminds me of a Martin Luther King speech. If you cant walk, crawl. But keep movin.

  • Edwin

    “But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit
    and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward.
    That’s how winning is done!” I look forward to the 5th fight, Manny Pacquiao! The war is not over.

  • jerin

    Really inspiring…. Great quote.

  • mohamad rawas

    keep moving forward

  • Anonymous

    I love this. This quote is life changing.

  • gg

    Love this.

  • Mclovin

    Rocky Balboa: Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that!