Bill Bradley

“Democrats need to be a party of action, not a party of reaction.”

“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.”

“Losing is the great American obsession.”

“The single most important factor in determining America's success in the 21st century will be the health of our citizens.”

“What makes a great player? It's not the number of points you score, but the number of times you make your teammates better.”

“The world is not a cozy place. It is a place of fierce competition.”

“Becoming number one is easier than remaining number one.”

“When you're not practicing, someone somewhere is, and when you meet him he will win.”

“The taste of defeat has a richness of its own.”

“Leadership is unlocking people's potential to become better.”

“Sports is a metaphor for life.”

“Integrity is the lifeblood of democracy. Deceit is a poison in its veins.”

“Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal and help one another achieve it.”

“In politics, it's what isn't said that is important.”

“Every time you've been knocked down, you've gotten back up.”