Basketball is a pure invention.

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

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

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.

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.

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.

I certainly made mistakes.

Moderate Republicans are reverse Houdinis. They tie themselves up in knots and then tell you they can’t do anything because they’re tied up in knots.

Embrace your past, but live for now.

I believe in, and will to the best of my ability fight for, equal rights and freedom of opinion for everyone, regardless of colour, religion, nationality, orientation - you know the rest.

I gave up my base in popular culture when I left the Tonight Show.

The markets are moved by animal spirits, and not by reason.

Though the body moves, the soul may stay behind.

What happened to your hand? It got hit by a mirror. How'd that happen? I lost my temper at myself.