It is a paradoxical statement, but it takes incredible personal discipline to play with great freedom.

We cannot accept in victory what we would not accept in defeat.

Practice to beat the best.

Most of my learning and philosophy regarding coaching basketball was developed after great frustration.

For us to be successful on defense, we must get back and stop the basketball, eliminate easy baskets, keep the ball out of the lane, and bother the shooters.

What you specifically teach is what your players will do best.

I must learn what I can to teach what I must.

We teach offense 5-0/5-5 (whole method) and defense by part (1-1/3-3).

What does this program/team need this week?

To know your life purpose is to connect with a higher power.

Sports is a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and achieving against great odds. Athletes, in times of difficulty, can be important role models.

You know, writing is really difficult, and it takes a real patience and a skill. I don't know if I have that. I admire it in others, so much, and I envy it.

The measure of a man is not how great his faith is, but how great his love is. We must not let government programs disconnect our souls from each other.

I understand the joy of having a female actress like Charlotte [Gainsbourg] and watching her give everything, and be able to capture it.

Youth, beauty, graceful action seldom fail: But common interest always will prevail; And pity never ceases to be shown To him who makes the people's wrongs his own.

An Immense hatred keeps me alive... i would live for a thousand years if i were certain of seeing the whole world croak.

The universe is intentional. It is always moving in the direction of greater love, regardless whether or not we consciously align with that love.

Failure is the inspiration of tomorrow's entrepreneurs.

The compass spins between heaven and hell, let your soul be your pilot, let your soul guide you.