227 Quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The disconnect lasted too long. I think people got the idea I was sullen and couldn’t communicate, which wasn’t true.

I’ve never been a person to share my private life, but I can help save lives.

Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?

I got all A’s and was hated for it; I spoke correctly and was called a punk.

The transition was difficult. It’s hard to stop something that you’ve enjoyed and that has been very rewarding.

I’m not comfortable being preachy, but more people need to start spending as much time in the library as they do on the basketball court.

I was getting hot flashes and sweats on a regular basis. That’s not normal, even for my age.

I just like seeing the world, and it doesn’t matter where.

Pride goeth before destruction,” he quoted, “and a haughty spirit before a fall.