Rocky Balboa is one the most enduring characters in movie history and that legacy has continued for nearly five decades. But before Sylvester Stallone takes on his iconic role on screen again in "Creed III" later this year, 2022 also marks the 40th anniversary of "Rocky III".

Going back all the way in time to his boxing days in the 1976 Academy Award-winning original film and its five sequels through the fully eponymous sixth edition, here's looking at the most memorable quotes from the Rocky franchise, from Rocky, his friends ,and his foes..