When a milestone is conquered, the subtle erosion called entitlement begins its consuming grind. The team regards its greatness as a trait and a right. Half hearted effort becomes habit and saps a champion.

The key to success is to learn to do something right and then do it right every time.

Great effort springs naturally from great attitude.

Basketball is a business. Pure and simple. If you want to have fun, go to the YMCA.

Great teamwork is the only way we create the breakthroughs that define our careers.

When a great team loses through complacency, it will constantly search for new and more intricate explanations to explain away defeat.

Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure.