The first characteristic a person must have is a tremendous desire to excel. He must have the belief and desire to do something better than anyone else-to be the best who ever lived.
It is very easy to be ordinary, but it takes courage to excel, and we must excel.
Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm.
It is better to wear out than to rust out.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Many narrow-chested, spindly-legged players who are built of wire and possess real fire are greater players than the perfect physical specimens.
Strong people criticize themselves.
When you're through improving, you're through.
A good competitor never underestimates his or her opponent.
The cheers of athletic contests soon pass away, but sincere friendships live forever.
Give the game the best you have and the best will come back to you.
Think.
Mediocrity is excellence to the mediocre.
The right angle to approach any problem is the try angle.
