The most important thing in a person's life is his faith and how he translates his faith into practical deeds.

I remember at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Shaq always wanted me to show him steps over and over.

When you get to that level, it's not a matter of talent anymore - because all the players are so talented - it's about preparation, about playing smart and making good decisions.

Basketball is in my blood. It is my obligation to try.

I don't think Michael had to retire for us to get the spotlight, because when you win, it commands attention.

It's not up to anyone else to make me give my best.

God comes first. Paradise is not cheap.

I'm shy, but sometimes my voice is so clear and strong.

My background playing soccer gave me a natural advantage over many of the American-born players.

I always keep a ball in the car. You never know.

I've now been in this country for thirteen years, since I was seventeen. So this is my second home.

Destroy thefear in youbefore thefear destroysthe lifebefore you.

Wisdom comes easy to me today. The Universal Intelligence and the Cosmic Power, Empower me with wisdom each day of my life. Thanks BE to God. _nickc

In The End The Words Are The All And The Nothing.

Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change.

There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don't know.

I often long to . . . give up my life to love of my neighbour. This is really a temptation.

First, I was an idealist (that was early - fools are born, not made, you know); next I was a realist; now I am a pessimist, and, by Jove! if things get much worse I'll become a humorist.

I'm a very boring person in my real life so I got to act out misbehaving fantasies was really fun.

The most common of all follies is to believe in the palpably untrue.

The most brutal form of domestic violence is the violence against unborn children, and this particular bill would prohibit abortions after the fetus feels pain, which is 20 weeks and older.