Ted Lasso Quotes (Season 1)

Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn’t it? If you’re comfortable while you’re doing it, probably doing it wrong.

I’ve been hearing this phrase y’all got over here that I ain’t too crazy about. “It’s the hope that kills you.” Y’all know that? I disagree, you know? I think it’s the lack of hope that comes and gets you. See, I believe in hope. I believe in belief. Now, where I’m from, we got a saying too. A question, actually. “Do you believe in miracles?”

If you’re with the right person, even the hard times are easy.

For me, success is not about the wins and losses. It’s about helping these young fellas be the best versions of themselves on and off the field. And it ain’t always easy, but neither is growing up without someone believing in you.[to Trent]

You know how they say that youth is wasted on the young? Well, I say don’t let the wisdom of age be wasted on you.[to Roy]

Ms. Welton’s my father.[Rebecca Welton]If that’s a joke, I love it. If not, I cannot wait to unpack that with you.[Theodore ‘Ted’ Lasso]

I’m just curious. Could you explain the offside rule?[Trent Crimm]Well, Trent, I’m gonna put it the same way the US Supreme Court did back in 1964 when they defined pornography. It ain’t easy to explain, but you know it when you see it.[Theodore ‘Ted’ Lasso]

Most of the time, change is a good thing. Now, I think that’s what it’s all about. Embracing change. Being brave. Doing whatever you have to, so that everyone in your life can move forward with theirs.

What is it you do again?[Rebecca Welton]I’m sort of famous for being almost famous.[Keeley Jones]

So, I spoke to the owner of The Sun.[Rebecca Welton]You spoke to God?[Theodore ‘Ted’ Lasso]

You know what the happiest animal on earth is? It’s a goldfish. You know why? Got a ten-second memory.

There is something worse out there than being sad, and that is being alone and being sad.