sports quotes
Winning is coming in fourth, exhausted but excited because you came in fifth last time.
Denis Waitley
Criticizing the weak doesn't make you any stronger.
Unknown
The best view comes after the hardest climb.
Unknown
It's supposed to be hard. If it were easy, everyone would do it.
Unknown
Winners are not people who never fail, but people who never quit.
Unknown
These mountains that you carrying, you were only supposed to climb.
Unknown
If you're tired learn to rest. Not to quit.
Unknown
I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant
Even 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 Jordan
Always 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 Jordan
Don'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 Jordan
Don'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 Jordan
Failure gave me strength. Pain was my motivation.
Michael Jordan
Everybody has talent, but ability takes hard work.
Michael Jordan
Failure makes me work even harder.
Michael Jordan
Failure 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 Jordan
Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Michael Jordan
I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.
Michael Jordan
Heart is what separates the good from the great.
Michael Jordan