Each day comes bearing its gifts. Untie the ribbon. —Ann Ruth Schabacker

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When one individual comes into intimate contact with another, she—or he, of course, as the case may be—must almost inevitably receive or inflict suffering.

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The basketball court for me, during a game, is the most peaceful place I can imagine. On the basketball court, I worry about nothing. When I'm out there, no one can bother me.- Michael Jordan

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There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either.- Michael Jordan

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You have competition every day because you set such high standards for yourself that you have to go out every day and live up to that.- Michael Jordan

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My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.- Michael Jordan

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The minute you get away from fundamentals–whether it's proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation–the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you're doing.- Michael Jordan

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It all comes down, as it must, to the desires of individual men. Oh, and women too of course, bless their empty little heads.

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Only the unprepared are overcome by pressure

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Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will shortcut you. If you put forth the effort, good things will be bestowed upon you. That’s truly about the game, and in some ways that’s about life too.- Michael Jordan

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