Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of my co

I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of my contribution to Laker success. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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When I was a kid, no one would believe anything positive that you could say about black people. Thats a terrible burden. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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positive
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Sports and entertainment are the only places where inner-city kids see themselves being able to succeed. Their intellectual development is something they dont relate to. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Sports
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The 80s made up for all the abuse I took during the 70s. I outlived all my critics. By the time I retired, everybody saw me as a venerable institution. Things do change. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Refuse to accept the belief that your professional relevance, career success or financial security turns on the next update on the latest technology. Sometimes its good to put the paddle down and just let the canoe glide. – Simon Mainwaring

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I remember one day sitting at the pool and suddenly the tears were streaming down my cheeks. Why was I so unhappy? I had success. I had security. But it wasnt enough. I was exploding inside. – Ingrid Bergman

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To win in Australia, for me, has to be the ultimate success because the Aussies live for sport. – Ian Botham

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I dont know what keeps me going. Sometimes I wonder… I think its just pure perseverance and wanting to succeed and having that burning desire to always have success. – Tanya Tucker

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For a long time I thought I could deal with my anger and hostility on my own. But I couldnt. I denied that it had affected me, and yet I was so frantic on the inside with other people: I needed to be constantly reassured. – Kelly McGillis

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If thou wouldst preserve a sound body, use fasting and walking; if a healthful soul, fasting and praying; walking exercises the body, praying exercises the soul, fasting cleanses both. – Francis Quarles

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