If we expect students to be winners and expect them to do well, they will rise to the occasion.
Jaime EscalanteI do not believe in the gifted. If [the students] have ganas, I can make them do it.
Jaime EscalanteOne of the greatest things in life is that no one has the authority to tell you what you want to be. You're the one who'll decide what you want to be.
Jaime EscalanteOne of the greatest things you have in life is that no one has the authority to tell you what you want to be. You're the one who'll decide what you want to be. Respect yourself and respect the integrity of others as well. The greatest thing you have is your self image, a positive opinion of yourself. You must never let anyone take it from you.
Jaime Escalante