Quote of the Day
Authors Categories Blog Quote Maker Videos
 

James Naismith Quotes: Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.
         

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.


James Naismith
Check all other quotes by James Naismith

Want to display this quote image on your website or blog? Simply copy and paste the below code on your website/blog.

Embed:

Format of this image is jpg. The width and height of image are 1200 and 630, repectively. This image is available for free to download.





Citation

Use the citation below to add this quote to your bibliography:


Styles:

×

MLA Style Citation


"James Naismith Quotes." Quoteslyfe.com, 2024. Fri. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.quoteslyfe.com/quote/Basketball-doesn-t-build-character-it-reveals-686586>.





Check out


Other quotes of James Naismith


Basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.

Basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.



The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.



Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.

Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.



I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place.

I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place.



Basketball is a pure invention.

Basketball is a pure invention.



Games have been called the lab for the development of moral attributes, but they will not, of themselves, accomplish this purpose. They must be properly conducted by competent individuals.

Games have been called the lab for the development of moral attributes, but they will not, of themselves, accomplish this purpose. They must be properly conducted by competent individuals.



In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.

In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.





Other quotes you may like


Art requires a delicate adjustment of the outer and inner worlds in such a way that, without changing their nature, they can be seen through each other.

Art requires a delicate adjustment of the outer and inner worlds in such a way that, without changing their nature, they can be seen through each other.



I'd like to improve on running plays. I want to see if I can hurt some more people. To me, I don't think I'm out there hurting enough people.

I'd like to improve on running plays. I want to see if I can hurt some more people. To me, I don't think I'm out there hurting enough people.




Forty pictures I was in, and all I remember is 'What kind of bra will you be wearing today, honey?' That was always the area of big decision - from the neck to the navel.

Forty pictures I was in, and all I remember is 'What kind of bra will you be wearing today, honey?' That was always the area of big decision - from the neck to the navel.



It was the kind of talk that made me want to break off a limb and take to whacking her and that bunch of hypocrites across the back of the head.

It was the kind of talk that made me want to break off a limb and take to whacking her and that bunch of hypocrites across the back of the head.



To educate is to give man the keys to the world, which are independence and love, and to give him strength to journey on his own, light of step, a spontaneous and free being.

To educate is to give man the keys to the world, which are independence and love, and to give him strength to journey on his own, light of step, a spontaneous and free being.



Girls are stronger in numbers. So yes, I believe girls should stick together whenever possible.

Girls are stronger in numbers. So yes, I believe girls should stick together whenever possible.



I had a blast, but I still wonder sometimes why they saw me as the perfect guy for this strange character.

I had a blast, but I still wonder sometimes why they saw me as the perfect guy for this strange character.



I do hope having done what I did, and America having accepted me the way they did, opens the door for more global talent, which should have representation in global entertainment.

I do hope having done what I did, and America having accepted me the way they did, opens the door for more global talent, which should have representation in global entertainment.



Christianity is the highest perfection of humanity.

Christianity is the highest perfection of humanity.




Quote Description


This page presents the quote "Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.". Author of this quote is James Naismith. This quote is about inspirational basketball, basketball, character,.