Don't get discouraged: it is often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock. Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.

What you do in practice is going to determine your level of success. I used to tell my players, 'You have to give 100 percent every day. Whatever you don't give, you can't make up for tomorrow. If you give only 75 percent today, you can't give 125 percent tomorrow to make up for it.'

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.

I don't believe in looking back. If you make a decision that you think is the proper one at a time, then that's the correct decision.

Never try to be better than someone else. Learn from others, and try to be the best you can be. Success is the by-product of that preparation.

Always think of passing the ball before shooting it.

Success is peace of mind in knowing you did your best.

Happiness begins where selfishness ends.