sports quotes
Winning is coming in fourth, exhausted but excited because you came in fifth last time.
Denis WaitleyCriticizing the weak doesn't make you any stronger.
UnknownThe best view comes after the hardest climb.
UnknownIt's supposed to be hard. If it were easy, everyone would do it.
UnknownWinners are not people who never fail, but people who never quit.
UnknownThese mountains that you carrying, you were only supposed to climb.
UnknownIf you're tired learn to rest. Not to quit.
UnknownI don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.
Kobe BryantEven when I'm old and grey, I won't be able to play it, but I'll still love the game.
Michael JordanBe true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That's truly about the game, and in some ways that's about life too.
Michael JordanAlways turn a negative situation into a positive situation.
Michael JordanConfidence allows you to progress in something you're attempting to accomplish, whether it's playing basketball or baseball or whether it's trying to succeed in business.
Michael JordanBut my drive to win is so great ... I just step over that line. ... It's very embarrassing, ... one of the things you totally regret. So you look at yourself in the mirror and say, 'I was stupid.'
Michael JordanDon't be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try.
Michael JordanEvery time I feel tired while I am exercising and training, I close my eyes to see that picture, to see that list with my name. This usually motivates me to work again.
Michael JordanDon't let them drag you down by rumors just go with what you believe in.
Michael JordanI know what I would do if I were coach. I'd determine our strengths and weaknesses and utilize them. And it's pretty clear what our strength is.
Michael JordanFailure gave me strength. Pain was my motivation.
Michael JordanEverybody has talent, but ability takes hard work.
Michael JordanFailure makes me work even harder.
Michael JordanFailure is acceptable. but not trying is a whole different ball park.
Michael JordanFor a competitive junkie like me, golf is a great solution because it smacks you in the face every time you think you have accomplished something. That to me has taken over a lot of the energy and competitiveness for basketball.
Michael JordanFigure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Michael JordanI can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.
Michael JordanHeart is what separates the good from the great.
Michael Jordan