17+ Steve Gleason Quotes On Football, Sports And Saints

Steve Gleason is a former American football player who played as a safety for the New Orleans Saints from 2000 to 2008. He is best known for his blocked punt in a 2006 game against the Atlanta Falcons, which was a symbol of the city's recovery after Hurricane Katrina. After his retirement, Gleason was diagnosed with ALS and has since become an advocate for ALS awareness and research. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Steve Gleason on football, sports, life.

Life is difficult. Not just for me or other ALS patients. Life is difficult for everyone. Finding ways to make life meaningful and purposeful and rewarding, doing the activities that you love and spending time with the people that you love - I think that's the meaning of this human experience. — Steve Gleason

I look at the human life like an experiment. Every new moment, every new experience, tragic or otherwise, is an opportunity to gain a more accurate perspective and helps lead me to clarity. — Steve Gleason

We all have a timeline. Most of us don't live like we have a timeline. — Steve Gleason

Many ALS patients end up fading away quietly and dying. For me, this was not OK. I did not want to fade away quietly. — Steve Gleason

Does anyone know if Lamborghini makes wheelchair vehicles? If not, I want to change that. — Steve Gleason

I have moments where I miss my old self. But I think anyone can get caught up in what we used to have. But at the same time, we can choose to focus on the beauty of now. — Steve Gleason

We have all made mistakes in this life. How we learn from our mistakes is the measure of who we are. — Steve Gleason

A terminal diagnosis can really mess with your head. Honestly, it makes you want to run away to the moon. Many ALS patients want to fade away quietly. This was not for me. — Steve Gleason

If we have a purpose in life beyond being a cog in the human machine, mine is to help inspire people and that's pretty cool. I would like to motivate the world. — Steve Gleason

My life is not easy, but it's awesome. — Steve Gleason

We all face adversity and tragedy and need inspiration and motivation to Keep Rolling. — Steve Gleason

I have been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It's a terminal disease with an average lifespan of two to five years post-diagnosis, and scientists don't know what causes it. ALS prevents your brain from talking to your muscles. As a result, muscles die. As a result, every 90 minutes people die. I am a person. — Steve Gleason

It's not going to be easy, but it's going to be awesome. Awesome Ain't Easy. — Steve Gleason

Through adversity we find our heroes. — Steve Gleason

The increased rate of brain disease in the NFL population is caused by the way the game is played within the rules. — Steve Gleason

To cure ALS medically is not economical. The realities are that it's difficult to find funding for research for a medical cure. I believe in developing technology as opposed to medical research. Technology can be economical. — Steve Gleason

ALS does not affect cognitive process. Stephen Hawking, one of smartest people on the planet, has ALS. It rarely affects the eyes. It doesn't affect senses like hearing, taste and touch. — Steve Gleason

Life Lessons by Steve Gleason

1. Steve Gleason has taught us that no matter how difficult life can be, it is possible to remain positive and find joy in the little things.
2. He has also shown us the power of determination and hard work, as he has continued to fight for ALS awareness and research even after his diagnosis.
3. Lastly, Steve Gleason has demonstrated that it is possible to make a difference in the world, no matter how small or large, and that every contribution matters.