Top 109 Quotes & Sayings by Armenian Authors - Page 2

I'm trying to do everything with my family members, my friends, who are watching me every day, every game I am playing, so they are trying to help me to say what I did wrong and what I did well, and I try to improve myself.

I went a long way to play in Manchester United, so nothing will prevent me from achieving my dream.

If you play football, you have to try to do the maximum, so I'm always doing the maximum for myself because, after my football career, I want to sit down and think I did something good.

I keep working hard, and this will pay off.

Coming to Manchester, maybe I didn't show all my potential, but in every game, I'm trying to do my best because it's very important for me, the fans, and the club. Maybe in some games it doesn't work, but I still keep working and trying to improve.

There are no disappointments, just challenges.

I went a long way to play for Manchester United, so nothing will prevent me from achieving my dream.

I did not want to later look back in my life and say, 'Why would you not make times change?'

In properly organized groups no faith is required; what is required is simply a little trust and even that only for a little while, for the sooner a man begins to verify all he hears the better it is for him.

In the '80s, before I was born, my dad played in the old Soviet Top League in our home country of Armenia. He was a small but very quick striker. 'Soviet Soldier' magazine actually honoured him with its 'Knight of Attack' award in 1984.

I think the most important thing is to play to help the team, winning the games - that is the main thing for me.

I will not retreat; I will find the strength to reach my goal.

When I came first to Dortmund, Jurgen Klopp said, 'Listen, Mkhitaryan, it's your family name - it's too long. So Henrikh, it's too long. Let's call you Micki. Are you okay?' I said, 'Okay, no problem.' And since that day, they started calling me Micki.

You can't lose a game in which you're not even competing.

I've learned a lot from my mistakes.

It is very difficult when you grow up without a father because you don't have a man who can give you direction and discipline.

The most important competition is always the next match.

Laughter relieves us of superfluous energy, which, if it remained unused, might become negative, that is, poison. Laughter is the antidote.

I had three very successful years in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, but I had the opportunity to move to one of the biggest clubs in the highest-profile league in the world.

When we're leading during the game, we have to squeeze the opponent.

I really enjoy my life in Manchester, my training, my games, everything.

I read about the history of England, of Manchester. I wanted to know how people here live, their interests.

I am very excited - it's a big opportunity for me to play for Manchester United, a new challenge for me. I will try to do my best.

In 1989, when I was just a baby, we moved to France because of some conflicts that were brewing in Armenia.

I want to do everything to get to a new level.

It doesn't matter if they buy me for, I don't know, £38 million or £40m - I am not guaranteed to play the games.

The most dangerous area is the centre, which has to be either attacked or defended in football, and it's the same in chess.

I like to win the difficulties, because when you win the difficulties, it makes you stronger, so I'm trying to do everything to come up to a new level.

My time with my father would be very meaningful, but also very short.

As a footballer, you just have to try to learn what you've done bad and what I could do good.

I don't think I will play every game, depending on the tactical situation, depending on the opponent, but I will do everything to try and help the team.

A man will renounce any pleasures you like but he will not give up his suffering.

I like to play attacking, like a winger, or an attacking midfielder, so it depends on the coach, where he's looking at me for which position.

When you walk onto the pitch at Old Trafford, it is not just a pitch, it is a stage. If my father could see me on that stage, I think he would be very proud. I was always kind of chasing him, and I think even though he's not here, he helped me to get to this place.

Every person has to keep in mind that they can grow up and reach the top, no matter where they are born, whether it's in Russia, in Ukraine, in Europe; they've still got the opportunity to show their talent and the culture of their people.

Everything comes from your mind. You have to push yourself to get things going in your direction. If you are stubborn, nothing will help. If you are sad, nothing will help. You have to keep positive and to work very well for your next chance.

God, I love John Cassavetes. Throughout my acting career and continuing to be an actor and grow, I think there have been so many outstanding actresses, and I hope I can live up to the things they created and continue that on. I think Gina Rowlands is an amazing actress.

Religion is doing; a man does not merely think his religion or feel it, he lives his religion as much as he is able, otherwise it is not religion but fantasy or philosophy.

Manchester United are not just some club. To be part of this club also means to be part of a great history.

It is not only about being technically good, it is all about giving your heart for the club, giving your best.

Everyone is at their best against the champions.

It doesn't matter if it is the League Cup, the FA Cup, or the Europa League. We want to do our best to try and win them all.

Manchester United are not just any football club.

Tactics are just a part of football because the players are playing.

I never promise something; I always say that I will try. Because if you promise something and you don't do it, you will always be under pressure.

It's not called the Theatre of Dreams for nothing.

When I returned to Armenia after four months in Brazil, I was still quite skinny and weak, but I had technique and skill.

My father played five years for Valence in France's second division. I'd always cry when he would leave for training. Every morning, I'd say, 'Dad, take me with you. Please, please take me with you!'

When I was six years old, my parents told me that we were moving back home to Armenia. I didn't really understand what was happening. My father had stopped playing football, and he was at home all the time.