The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.
The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.
Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.
The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination.
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
It's not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters.
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy.
It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.
Champions keep playing until they get it right.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.
The game isn't over till it's over.
It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up.
The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.
You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.
You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.
Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.