If they think we've got an edge, we've got an edge.

The most important thing in coaching is communication. It's not what you say as much as what they absorb.

Take pride in what you do. The kind of pride I'm talking about is not the arrogant puffed-up kind; it's just the whole idea of caring - fiercely caring

They said you have to use your five best players but I found you win with the five who fit together the best.

Everyone is born with a certain potential. You may never achieve your full potential, but how close you come depends on how much you want to pay the price.

If you want to be a Champion, you've got to feel like one, you've got to act like one, you've got to look like one.

You don't win games as a coach during games. You win games as a coach before games. Players win during games, not coaches

The Boston Celtics are not a basketball team, they are a way of life.

The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology.

Many, many times, the kids with the less talent become the better athletes because they're more dedicated to achieving their full potential.

I don't believe in statistics. There are too many factors that can't be measured. You can't measure a ballplayer's heart.

Innovative ideas are the golden wealth of a growing business

Prereading is a game changer. It changed my life...Everyone is smarter when they have seen the material before. You will be too.

Jennifer where are you going, dear? Dinner will be ready in a minute. Your brothers found a few unattended five year olds.

There was that word again.Mature. Was this what maturity was? Giving up on the things we wanted because we knew we’d never get them?

If you want to understand what I'm thinking further, come talk to me. It shouldn't be something that should be hidden. These conversations need to happen and can bring everybody closer.

Most bad behavior comes from insecurity.

Long slow distance makes long slow runners.

[The poll tax] was a classic case of a good idea being entrusted to Chris Patten and becoming a terrible failure.

... all that that I learn just teaches me that I know nothing.

Rich people collect land. Poor people collect bills.