The only rules not meant to be broken are those of love and virtue.

Know the difference between famous and great.

Somebody told me when Abe Lincoln was a young man, studying by firelight, he said, "I will work hard. I will prepare myself. And my time will come." And you know, that's exactly what I said about myself and football - What do you think? Were Abe and I both just lucky ducks?

I reserve the right to change my mind. But once I decide on something, I'm going to need a good reason to switch.

I was the originator of smack. Some guys rattle with smack; with other guys it rolls right off their shoulders like nothing.

Memory is what you did. Life is what you're doing.

Be patient with the negative people of the world. Take a moment to think how they are helping you clarify your own thinking and firming your own resolve. Then, headslap them out of your way.