If we played Boston four-on-four, without Russell, we probably would have won every series. That guy killed us. He's the one who prevented us from achieving true greatness.

My biggest thrill came the night Elgin Baylor and I combined for 73 points at Madison Square Garden. Elgin had 71 of them.

I didn’t know when I grew up, but it happened like this: I was so very young, and then suddenly, I was old.

Love should never be too much or too less, yet it cannot be measured.

Do you believe in God, Martin?'And he answered, 'Yes, because of His trees. Don't you?''I'm not sure...''Oh, my poor, blind Stephen! Look again, go on looking until you do believe.

Vowing, even intense vowing, is often useless. The next day comes and the next day goes. What works is making a vivid, concrete plan.

My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.

My theory is to enjoy life, but my practice is against it.

The testimony and the documentary evidence produced by the Government demonstrate that the Bell System had violated the antitrust laws in a number of ways over a lengthy period of time.

There is nothing men are so anxious to keep, and yet are so careless about, as life.

We must never let the noise of the world overpower and overwhelm that still small voice.

Making ziti for the Chicago Fire Department! I hope they're not too busy today, but this should fill their bellies I hope they like it!