Top quotes by Manny Pacquiao

I have to give people time to take a picture, and sign autographs. I have to be generous to people. It is in my heart. Without that, I would not be Manny Pacquiao. Votes: 14

I say to Floyd Mayweather Jr., don't be a coward and face me in the ring, mano a mano, and shut your big, pretty mouth so we can show the world who is the true king of the ring, Votes: 14

I've always fought for my country, in my own way, showing that Filipinos are a strong people and can do anything that they put their minds to. Votes: 13

Being a public servant, this is a serious job, not like a boxer, you're entertaining people. Votes: 12

I've worked in construction, in a factory sewing clothes. I also sold flowers and doughnuts - just odd jobs to try to make 10 pesos, which is equivalent to 20 cents. Votes: 11

I only gave out my opinion that same sex marriage is against the law of God. Votes: 11

I'm just a regular person who believes life is simple, and I like a simple life. Votes: 11

I remember as a little boy I ate one meal a day and sometimes slept in the street. I will never forget that and it inspires me to fight hard, stay strong and remember all the people of my country, trying to achieve better for themselves. Votes: 9

I never broke up with my girlfriends, they broke up with me. Votes: 9

I would only spend a week or two in the Philippines, most probably the week during my birthday because I am planning to give away Christmas gifts to the poor people of General Santos just like what I did last year. Votes: 9

I still think about the time when I was fighting for my first real big fight against [Marco Antonio] Barrera back in 2002. I know he can come in thinking that he has nothing to lose, and that's why I have to be aware of that.Always be prepared. Votes: 9

Being a Christian means accepting Christ as your savior, your God. That's why you are called a 'Christian.' If you remove Christ, there's only 'ian' and that means 'I am nothing.' Votes: 8

Most of leaders in Philippine politics come from rich family. Votes: 7

Human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Votes: 6

Well you know it's dangerous in politics, because especially in the Philippines there's a lot of killing in politics. Votes: 5

I don't mind having these relatives. I'll give them a little, since they all prayed for my victory. Votes: 5

Only God knows that. He is the only one who knows. He is only one who will know. And he is the only one who does know. Votes: 5

To the gay community I apologize if I did something, but all I said was I was against same-sex marriage. But I am not condemning you. My favorite expression is, 'Love one another ... as you love yourself, love thy neighbor' Votes: 4

Even in my prime, I need God in my life because without God, we're nothing. Votes: 4

I have a relative who is also gay. We can't help it if they were born that way. Votes: 2

If we don't have God in our life, we're considered dead. Votes: 2

My concern is what fight we can give to the fans. My first concern as a boxer is to try hard and give a good fight for the fans. Votes: 2

I don't even remember if he hurt me with even one punch. Amazing what the result is. Votes: 2

I hate politicians. I hate politics. But if I start to go into politics, I think I believe that I can serve more, I can help more people. Votes: 2

I'm not aiming for a knockout. I focus on doing my best. If the knockout comes, fine. If not, that's okay. Votes: 2

I'm just going to punch him and do my best. If the knockout comes, it comes. Votes: 2

Being Manny Pacquiao's wife is not easy. It's fun for me and my guys but it's very difficult for her. Votes: 0

I want the people of the Philippines to be happy, even if they have nothing. Votes: 0

I know everyone in the Philippines is happy. Votes: 0

I come from a poor family. Votes: 0

I grew up in the Philippines, and I don't think there is a problem with the typhoon. It's normal for us. Votes: 0

If you practice hard, you can win every battle. Votes: 0

Only in death will I relinquish my belts. Votes: 0

With experience in boxing, you learn how to be a scientific boxer and how to fight easy. Votes: 0

Boxing is a sport. We allow each other to hit each other, but I'm not treating my opponent like my enemy. We're doing a job to entertain people. Votes: 0

Boxing is not about your feelings. It's about performance. Votes: 0

No notes. You speak from deep in your heart. It's easy. Votes: 0

I don't have secrets in my life. Everything is out there. Votes: 0

I've already established my (political)machinery. It's like a car. It's fixed already. You just have to get in and drive it. Votes: 0

A fighter's dream is to win a world title and gain financial stability. But what is happening to me now is the most humbling experience of my life. It is a great honor for me to be the face of my people and to let everyone know we are a small but mighty country. I have great pride for all of the Filipinos living throughout the world and it is these people that I fight for each and every time I step into the ring. Votes: 0

All those who are around me are the bridge to my success, so they are all important. Votes: 0

Anyone will succeed in whatever field of endeavor in life by acquiring the same virtues and character that boxing world champions do - dedication, perseverance, courage, extreme self-discipline and prayers Votes: 0

As for me, I always train for 12 rounds just in case. I don't train for three, four, one, or 10 rounds. I have to train for 12 because you never know what will happen that night. Votes: 0

Being a Christian means accepting Christ as your savior, your God. Thats why you are called a Christian. If you remove Christ, theres only ian and that means I am nothing. Votes: 0

Boxing is not for killing each other. Votes: 0

Even the president is watching the fight. Votes: 0

Faith is my motivation to win. Votes: 0

For me, boxing isn't about hurting each other. Boxing is entertainment and making people happy. Votes: 0

God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married, only if they so are in love with each other. Votes: 0

I always ask myself, what do I need to prove? I won the fight. Votes: 0

I am very happy that Floyd Mayweather and I can give the fans the fight they have wanted for so many years. They have waited long enough and they deserve it. It is their mandate. It is an honor to be part of this historic event. I dedicate this fight to all the fans who willed this fight to happen and, as always, to bring glory to the Philippines and my fellow Filipinos around the world. Votes: 0

I can be a champion and a public servant also. Votes: 0

I can't walk down the streets. It's very difficult. I can't go to the mall. I have to go to hotels just to have a meal. Everybody wants to say hi and say thank you and congratulate me, so it's very difficult. Votes: 0

I could see he was having problems taking my punches. I had no problem taking his. Votes: 0

I did my best. I guess my best wasn't good enough. Votes: 0

I have to adjust. I have to be nice to all the people. Because of the people I have become a famous person. My responsibility is to fulfill my responsibility as a famous person. Votes: 0

I have to use my strengths, which [are] my speed, my quickness and my movements. If I do that, I really believe that I will come out on top. Votes: 0

I know what poverty is. Votes: 0

I live my life like everyday is my last. Votes: 0

I never compare myself to anybody. I don't look at my accomplishments compared to anyone. I'm happy with what I've accomplished in boxing. Votes: 0

I want them to make peace with the love of God. Votes: 0

I want to prove that he's wrong - he's wearing a t-shirt that says he won the last two fights. Votes: 0

I wanted to be a world champion. Votes: 0

I was in tailoring business, I sold flowers on the street, I worked construction and many odd jobs. Votes: 0

I was just doing my job in the ring and doing my best to make people happy. Votes: 0

I was raised Catholic and now I am a Christian and follow of the Lord Jesus Christ. I made the change because the Holy Spirit revealed a truth to me. Votes: 0

I will do my best, and I promise I will give this guy a fight, and I have to win this fight. Votes: 0

If you don't have God in your life, you are nothing. Votes: 0

I'm always having fun in training and in boxing. I think it's because boxing is my passion. Votes: 0

I'm doing this for my family and my country. Votes: 0

I'm happy to help people. Votes: 0

I'm just appreciative of everything that has happened in my life. I'm overwhelmed, sometimes, by this. When I see where I grew up and the places I've been, it puts a smile on my face because of all the people there I can help. I give them food; I give them money; I try to provide them with a good lifestyle, and do the best I can because that's where I came from. Those are my people. Votes: 0

I'm not against gay people. Votes: 0

I'm not against gay people... I have a relative who is also gay. We can't help it if they were born that way. What I'm critical off are actions that violate the word of God. I only gave out my opinion that same sex marriage is against the law of God, Votes: 0

I'm surprised that the fight was kind of easy. Votes: 0

In boxing, you never know who you're going to face in the ring. Votes: 0

In the morning, I wake up at about 6 a.m. and I run for about 45 minutes, then more sprinting. Then I go back home, I eat and I sleep. When I wake up, I train.I do about three hours in the gym. Votes: 0

In the ring I can tell right away what his style is and I can adapt to it. I'm adjusting to life as a politician. It's different in training but I can stay focused on both. Votes: 0

It depends on my promoter, Bob Arum. Votes: 0

It's important for me to win the fight, but it's not the most important thing. The most important thing is to show people who spend their hard-earned money that they can be entertained by the way I fight. Votes: 0

It's very relaxing for me to sing. It's a good break from the hard training and the fighting. Votes: 0

Life is meant to be a challenge, because challenges are what make you grow. Votes: 0

My family moved to the Philippines when I was 14. While living there, I learned that my mom grew up very poor. Seeing that kind of abject poverty firsthand during my travels deeply shaped my life. Seeing those living conditions motivated me to want to tell inspiring stories of struggle and triumph. Votes: 0

My heart wants to read the Bible, wants to obey God. When you have Jesus in your life, when you have God in your life, like the thing in this world is not important to your heart. The more important is God in your heart. That's how God changed my life. Votes: 0

My success is not about the wealth and fame. I am most concerned with my relationship to God, which is the most important. Votes: 0

Nobody can say that I'm lazy in training. Votes: 0

Nothing personal - I am just doing my job. Votes: 0

Obey God's law first before considering the laws of man. Votes: 0

Right now I'm inspired to fight for the honour of my country. Votes: 0

The biggest fight in my life is not in boxing. The biggest fight in my life is how to end poverty in my country. Votes: 0

The most important thing ... is the name of the Lord. The name of the Lord will be glorified. I want to let the people know that there is a God who can raise people from nothing into something. And that's me. I came from nothing into something. Votes: 0

The religion is a personal thing in my life and fighting in the ring, it's boxing. It's my profession. God always gives me strength. Votes: 0

Theres 3 things you need to remember in boxing, work hard, work harder, and work hardest Votes: 0

We have a job to do. After the fight, I'll love him. Votes: 0

We pray everyday. We read the bible everyday, so everybody's happy. Votes: 0

You train hard and I'll train hard, and may the best man win, and good luck to both of us. Votes: 0

You're still my idol. Votes: 0

It's just a game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Votes: 0

I want to be the best fighter. I would like to fight in the biggest fights. Votes: 0

Imagine what I would have done with my fire-breathing fists. Votes: 0

Mosley is bigger than me. He's fast and his hand speed is still there. He's faster than most of my opponents. He's also preparing hard and he's also good, so we never underestimate our opponent. Votes: 0

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