James Naismith Quotes

• The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.

  James Naismith

  Basketball, Needs, Invention

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• Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

  James Naismith

  Basketball, Character, Inspirational Basketball

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• Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.

  James Naismith

  Inspirational, Motivational, Basketball

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• Basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.

  James Naismith

  Funny, Basketball, Sports

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• I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place.

  James Naismith

  Basketball, Men, Goal

  James Naismith (1941). “Basketball: Its Origin and Development”, p.109, U of Nebraska Press

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• Games have been called the lab for the development of moral attributes, but they will not, of themselves, accomplish this purpose. They must be properly conducted by competent individuals.

  James Naismith

  Athlete, Games, Purpose

  James Naismith (1941). “Basketball: Its Origin and Development”, p.184, U of Nebraska Press

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• Basketball is a pure invention.

  James Naismith

  Basketball, Invention, Pure

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• In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.

  James Naismith

  Umpires, Fields, Disputes

  James Naismith (1941). “Basketball: Its Origin and Development”, p.54, U of Nebraska Press

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