I still feel that in India we look upon sports as a recreational activity - which it is - but people have to understand that there is a career in sports. It's not just necessary to be a doctor or a lawyer or an engineer, as most of us Indians appear to think that our children should grow up to be.
Copy QuoteI've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
Copy Quote View & SharePeople ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.
Copy Quote View & ShareA good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.
Copy Quote View & ShareSome people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple.
Copy Quote View & ShareIt's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.
Copy Quote View & ShareMost people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.
Copy Quote View & ShareIf a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing you grandmother with her teeth out.
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