#aye

It often seemed like we had become a nation where the only heroes were rock singers and ball players and that there were no large men of probity who could be called upon for the task. ↗

— Elliot Richardson

#become #called #could #had #heroes

The idea of being in the State Department was exciting. On the other hand, I always had in the back of my mind going into politics. If I stayed in Washington, I might end up a government hack. ↗

— Elliot Richardson

#back #being #department #end #exciting

To what a bad choice is many a worthy woman betrayed, by that false and inconsiderate notion, That a reformed rake makes the best husband! ↗

— Samuel Richardson

#best #betrayed #choice #false #husband

How to use your leisure time is the biggest problem of a ballplayer. ↗

— Branch Rickey

#biggest #biggest problem #how #leisure #leisure time

Trade a player a year too early rather than a year too late. ↗

— Branch Rickey

#late #player #rather #than #too

Because I was a tennis player, Billie Jean King was a hero of mine. ↗

— Sally Ride

#billie #hero #i #jean #king

I first picked up a violin aged five - I just assumed everyone played. ↗

— Andre Rieu

#assumed #everyone #first #five #i

You have to defeat a great players aura more than his game. ↗

— Pat Riley

#defeat #game #great #his #more

A particular shot or way of moving the ball can be a player's personal signature, but efficiency of performance is what wins the game for the team. ↗

— Pat Riley

#efficiency #game #moving #particular #performance

I think it goes hand in hand because if you discipline yourself on the floor, as you become an older player or a more seasoned individual, it adds structure in your life. ↗

— Dominique Wilkins

#because #become #discipline #floor #goes