Here are some of my favorite grappling quotes with some relevance to the sport and science of grappling
“No plan of action survives contact with the enemy” – Military Proverb
“I am a shark, the ground is my ocean, and most people can’t even swim.” – Rickson Gracie
“A good plan executed violently today is better than a perfect plan executed at some indefinite point in the future.” – George Patton
“A goal without a plan is just a dream” – New age maxim
“Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.” – Col. David Hackworth
“Trust, and then verify.” – Russian proverb
“Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking.” – Ferdinand Foch at the Battle of the Marne
“Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes the bear gets you” – Gypsy saying
If you enjoyed these quotes then check out the followup piece I wrote about 47 of my favorite martial arts quotes on this same site.