My dad was a very quiet person, and unbelievably tough. But my grandmother gave me my first look at negative thinking to bring about positive results. When I was just a little guy, anytime I came to my grandmother and said I wish for this or that, Grandma would say, 'If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.' - Bobby Knight 1 Share Now -
Why talk now when so many things have been said without ever giving me a chance to talk? - Bobby Knight 2 Share Now -
When I first started coaching, one of the worst things that I think I heard was 'It will be O.K.' I would wonder, 'How the hell is it going to be O.K.?' The worst word in the English language is 'hope.' - Bobby Knight 3 Share Now -
I don't have to wait until the next morning to regret something I did that was kinda dumb. - Bobby Knight 4 Share Now -
My dad was a very quiet person, and unbelievably tough. But my grandmother gave me my first look at negative thinking to bring about positive results. When I was just a little guy, anytime I came to my grandmother and said I wish for this or that, Grandma would say, 'If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.' - Bobby Knight 5 Share Now -
People change over the years, and that changes situations for good and for bad. - Bobby Knight 6 Share Now -
When somebody asks about the greatest players in history, I start with Bill Russell. More than the best player is the MVP, and the MVP in the history of team sports is Bill Russell. - Bobby Knight 7 Share Now -
You don't play against opponents, you play against the game of basketball. - Bobby Knight 8 Share Now -
I'm an unemployed teacher right now and I'm looking for a place to teach. - Bobby Knight 9 Share Now -
The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare. - Bobby Knight 10 Share Now -
