There is winning and there is misery.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that in life, there are two main outcomes: success and failure. When you work hard and achieve your goals, that is winning. But when things don't go your way, that can lead to unhappiness or misery. The coach is saying that these two experiences - winning and misery - are both a part of life. You have to be prepared to handle both.
About Bill Parcells
Bill Parcells was a legendary NFL coach who led the New York Giants, New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Dallas Cowboys to the playoffs. He won two Super Bowl titles with the Giants and is the only coach to take four different franchises to the playoffs and three to a conference championship game.
More quotes from Bill Parcells
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American football coach (born 1941)
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American football coach (born 1941)
Success is never final, but failure can be.
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Don’t worry about it. It’s just a bunch of guys with an odd-shaped ball.
American football coach (born 1941)