Michael Jordan

I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.

I'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.

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.

I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win.

If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.

I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.

My body could stand the crutches but my mind couldn't stand the sideline.

I never thought I'd be in this position. I never thought I'd be able to inspire so many people.

I don't believe in can't.

To learn to succeed, you must first learn to fail.

I've always been a very confident person. I don't think I'm arrogant, but I'm confident.

The minute you get away from the basics, whether it's sports or business, you're going to suffer.

I'm not afraid to fail. I'm afraid to not try.

I believe in the power of the mind.

I'd rather be a great basketball player than a good baseball player.

My mother is my role model. She's the one who taught me to work hard and to be humble.

I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot... when you think about the consequences, you always think of a negative result.

I want to be the best. That's why I'm here.

I'm not a politician. I'm a basketball player.