I really believe that happiness comes from things that cannot taken away from you.

The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.

Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life.

It is difficult for young players to learn - because of the great emphasis on records - but, ideally, the joy and frustration of sport should come from the performance itself, not the score. While he is playing, the worst thing a player can think about in terms of concentration - and therefore of success - is losing. The next worst is winning.

Why do we dread adversity when we know that facing it is the only way to become stronger, smarter, better?

Promise to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit trouble to press on you.

Without proper self-evaluation, failure is inevitable.