“ I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. ”

“ Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny. ”

“ The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. ”

“ The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. ”

“ Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart. ”

“ It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. ”

“ I had a veritable mania for finishing whatever I began, which often got me into difficulties. On one occasion I started to read the works of Voltaire when I learned, to my dismay, that there were close on one hundred large volumes in small print which that monster had written while drinking seventy-two cups of black coffee per diem. It had to be done, but when I laid aside the last book I was very glad, and said, “Never more! ”

“ There is no "I" in team but there is in win. ”

“ Failure is acceptable. but not trying is a whole different ball park. ”

“ What is love? Love is playing every game as if it's your last! ”

“ The key to success is failure. ”

“ The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you’re doing. ”