“Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the best.”

“Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”

“Good God, you don’t give up.”“Nope.”I laughed, couldn’t help it, and hissmile spread in response to the sound.“I’m sure there are plenty of girls whowant to go out on a date with you.”“There are.”“Wow. Modest aren’t you?”“Why should I be?” he shot back.“And I want to go out on a date with you.Not them.”

“Biographies are best when written chronologically. Boring people don't make for good biographies.”

“Don't be afraid to give up the good for the great.”

“Several of my critics have said, 'Bowerman just tacks up a piece of paper in the locker room and turns his runners loose.' They're partially right. I do give the athletes a relatively free rein and for good reason. One of my principles is 'Don't overcoach.”

“There's no excuse for giving up just because it looks like we're going to lose. We have to try—because the other choice is to surrender.”