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North Dallas Forty
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A gritty and satirical portrayal of the dark underbelly of professional football.

Quotes

In this game, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the women.

Peter Gent

moneypowerwomen

Football is a game played by men with the hearts of boys.

Peter Gent

footballmenboys

The only time I like to lose is when the other team has been beaten too.

Peter Gent

competitionvictorysportsmanship

Every athlete has his breaking point.

Peter Gent

athleteslimits

Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.

Peter Gent

painpride

Football is a game of inches, and sometimes those inches can be the difference between winning and losing.

Peter Gent

footballvictorydefeat

In football, as in life, you have to play the hand you're dealt. Success comes to those who can adapt and make the most of their circumstances.

Peter Gent

footballlifeadaptationsuccess

Football taught me how to win, but it also taught me how to lose gracefully and with dignity.

Peter Gent

footballwinninglosingdignity

Sometimes, the biggest opponent you face is yourself.

Peter Gent

opponentself-doubtpersonal growth

In football, as in life, it's not about the hits you take, but how you get back up.

Peter Gent

footballliferesilience