“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius · Meditations
“I was born to play football, just as Beethoven was born to write music.” — Zlatan Ibrahimovic · I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 2011
“I have played for the biggest clubs in the world, I want to play for the biggest club in America.” — Zlatan Ibrahimovic · On joining LA Galaxy, March 2018
“I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic. I don't do auditions.” — Zlatan Ibrahimovic · Attributed to trial request, widely reported