LeBron James

Professional Basketball Player American Born 1984 (age 42)

NBA's all-time leading scorer; often compared to Michael Jordan in greatness.

374 quotes

"The key to success is patience and perseverance."
Patience
"I've always been confident in my ability to do something great."
Strength
"You have to have a short memory in this business. Forget about yesterday."
Time
"Whatever I do, I want to do it well. I want to be great at it."
"I'm not afraid of anything. I just embrace the moment."
Courage
"When you have that respect from your teammates, it makes everything easier."
Friendship
"I want to be a legend. That's my ultimate goal."
"Life is about making an impact and helping others."
Kindness
"I need to be challenged. I need to be pushed."
"Success doesn't just happen. You have to work for it."
Work
"I believe in the power of hard work and dedication."
Perseverance
"Every single day, I come in here trying to get better."
"You can't control what others think. You can only control your effort."
Freedom
"I've made mistakes in my life, and I've learned from them."
Wisdom
"My ultimate goal is to win a championship for my city."
Dreams
"I love this game with all my heart and soul."
"Being great means being able to adapt to any situation."
"I'm grateful for every opportunity I get to play this game."
Gratitude
"You have to be mentally tough to survive in this league."
Strength
"I want to inspire people to be the best version of themselves."
Inspiration
"Life is not a competition with others. It's a competition with yourself."
"I believe in karma. What you put out comes back to you."
Philosophy
"Don't make excuses. Just work harder."
"I want to leave a legacy that's bigger than basketball."
"Everything in life requires balance. You can't be one-dimensional."
Peace
"I'm always thinking about the next step, the next challenge."
"You have to embrace the pressure. That's what makes you great."
Courage
"I never underestimate my competition. That's how you lose."
"Life teaches you lessons if you're willing to learn them."
Education
"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come."
Faith