All mankind, in his sight, was divided into two great races: those who paid their bills, and those who didn’t. The former were virtuous,
Character
Michael Kovalchik, Director of Athletics, Hillsdale College
Intercollegiate athletics strive to instill specific moral qualities that are meant to be lifelong attributes: sportsmanship, leadership, optimism, self-discipline, loyalty, dedication, commitment, effort, sacrifice,
Dave Thomas
We tend to make courage too dramatic. Courage is often doing something simple, unpleasant, or boring again and again until we get it down
Anthony Trollope
You hardly know how he denies himself, and how he thinks of everybody near him. He is a gentleman all around and every inch.
Heywood Broun (1888-1939)
Sports do not build character. They reveal it.
Kevin Costner
Real heroes are men who fall and fail and are flawed, but win out in the end because they’ve stayed true to their ideals
Charles Kingsley
Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance and self-control, diligence and strength of will, cheerfulness and
Benjamin Guggenheim
I am willing to remain and play the man’s game if there are not enough boats for more than the women and children.. Tell
Malcolm Forbes
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them.
General Douglas MacArthur, On the virtues of competitive athletics
It teaches the strong to know when they are weak and the brave to face themselves when they are afraid. To be proud and