Wilt Chamberlain

"I played the game with joy and intensity every single night."

"Talent without work is wasted potential."

"I studied my opponents like a scientist studies his subject."

"Time is your most valuable asset in sports."

"The truth about athletics is that it reveals your character."

"Freedom on the court meant I could express myself through the game."

"I sought peace of mind through excellence."

"Playing under the stars was my meditation."

"Basketball is an art form, and I was trying to paint masterpieces."

"The science of the game is in understanding spacing and timing."

"I had rhythm in everything I did on the court."

"I had faith that hard work would always pay off."

"A true leader makes those around him better."

"Work ethic separates the good from the great."

"I dreamed of breaking every record in the book."

"You have to laugh at yourself when you miss an easy shot."

"The beauty of basketball is its simplicity and complexity."

"I wasn't afraid of death on the court—I embraced the contact."

"Perseverance is what separates champions from everyone else."

"I'm grateful for every opportunity I had to play this game."

"Creativity in sports comes from understanding the fundamentals deeply."

"Justice is when the best team wins the championship."

"Patience in building skills leads to explosiveness in competition."

"Kindness off the court makes you a better person on it."

"Strength comes from discipline and repetition."

"Fear is the enemy of peak performance."

"Power is nothing without control."

"Money was never my motivation—excellence was."

"Health is the foundation of athletic achievement."

"Adventure is found in pushing your limits every day."