We have in England a curious belief in first-rate people, meaning all the people we do not know; and this consoles us for the undeniable second-rateness of the people we do know.

Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds, cannot change anything.

Two things define you: Your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything.

Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.

We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.

I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.

People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.

Write your Sad times in Sand, Write your Good times in Stone.

Islam is the best religion and Muslims are the worst followers

When you are having a difficult time, don’t lose your cool. Don’t hurry--be silent, listen, and think to find the way.

Life would never seize to be a beautiful journey if you approach each day with the right positive mindset.

The only thing that you can get into without a lot of trouble is a lot of trouble.

This is why I find racism impossible, because this is against humanity.

I'm quite sure that no court is telling anybody that they cannot say whatever they want to say.

It's easy to be a spokesman and ambassador for a great organization like the NBA. I thank Commissioner David Stern for putting that trust in me to serve the NBA around the globe.

I won't do anything for money. I won't compromise my manhood.

The more successful you are, the more mistakes you will make. People who don't do anything, don't make mistakes.

I'm one of those people for whom success is one thing, but significance is another. If I can have both, I'm living the dream.

There is no greater weapon than a prepared mind.