One's desire, not ability, determines success.

The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That's real glory. That's the essence of it.

Hold it more important to have the players' confidence than their affection.

Mental toughness is Spartanism, with all its qualities of self-denial, sacrifice, dedication, fearlessness, and love.

I don't necessarily have to like my players and associates but as their leader I must love them. Love is loyalty, love is teamwork, love respects the dignity of the individual. This is the strength of any organization.

There's no such thing as Perfection. But, in striving for perfection, we can achieve excellence.

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.