Sometimes, a defeat can be more beautiful and satisfying than certain victories. The English have a point in insisting that it matters not who won or lost, but how you played the game.

You come to realize that life is short, and you have to step up. Don't feel sorry for me. Much is expected of those who are strong.

Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.

From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.

Seven out of 10 black faces you see on television are athletes. The black athlete carries the image of the black community. He carries the cross, in a way, until blacks make inroads in other dimensions.

I don't care who you are, you're going to choke in certain matches. You get to a point where your legs don't move and you can't take a deep breath. You start to hit the ball about a yard wide, instead of inches.

Trust has to be earned, and should come only after the passage of time.