321 Quotes by Pat Summitt

The ultimate goal of discipline is to teach self discipline.

It was very apparent that Duke wanted this game and they went after it in a much more aggressive, determined way than we did. Quite a difference in how their defense affected what we did offensively and what we did to them. They pretty much ran what they wanted to run. They handled traps. Defensively, they disrupted us and we did not disrupt them.

Hard work breeds self-respect.

It was very apparent Duke wanted this game and they went after it in a much more aggressive way.

Our defense and ball handling killed us. Probably what bothered me most is that we went into overtime and mishandled the ball and didn't execute.

Accountability is essential to personal growth, as well as team growth. How can you improve if you’re never wrong? If you don’t admit a mistake and take responsibility for it, you’re bound to make the same one again.

Attitude lies somewhere between emotion and logic. It’s that curious mix of optimism and determination that enables you to maintain a positive outlook and to continue plodding in the face of the most adverse circumstances.

Here’s how I’m going to beat you. I’m going to outwork you. That’s it. That’s all there is to it.

I’m interested to see where a combination of faith and science will take me.