Earlier in life, I put family in front of faith. I've fixed that. But I always tried to keep work fourth on the list. I was proud when [my wife] Nellie told an interviewer, 'I never could tell whether John had a good practice or a bad practice, because he never brought it home'

Never complain about the officiating. It does no good. During the game I don't want to be fighting two opponents.

Today is the only day. Yesterday is gone.

Being your best when your best is needed. The ability to enjoy challenges when things become difficult and to derive exhilaration from them.

In life, worthwhile accomplishments and acquisitions take time. Usually the better the reward, the more time it takes to acquire it.

You have not taught until they have learned.

It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves, What matters most, yes most of all, is what the teachers are themselves.