- Although I wanted my players to work to win, I tried to convince them they had always won when they had done their best.~ John Wooden
- I have always felt that although someone may defeat me, and I strike out in a ball game, the pitcher on the particular day was the best player. But I know when I see him again, I’m going to be ready for his curve ball. Failure is a part of success. There is no such thing as a bed of roses all your life. But failure will never stand in the way of success if you learn from it.~ Hank Aaron
- I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself.~ Jim Abbott
- You have to be able to center yourself, to let all of your emotions go… Don’t ever forget that you play with your soul as well as your body.~ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- It has meant a lot to me to challenge the best players in the world and to beat them. And it means a lot to me to be out here and fighting for the title and, you know, it hurts not to win it.~ Andre Agassi
