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'

The purpose is to help, to prevent, to correct, to improve, rather than to punish. Criticism is not meant to punish, but rather to correct something that is preventing better results. The only goal is improvement.

Good players can take coaching; great players can take coaching and learn.

With the experience to judge, one need not pre-judge.

You better play together as a team or you sit.

Success is peace of mind in knowing you did your best.

Wisdom subdues bigotry.