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Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

“Michael Jordan and Magic and myself, all learned how to play the game in college programs that emphasized the team.”

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born on April 16, 1947, was an American professional basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He spent his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning six NBA championships, and was named the NBA MVP six times and a First Team All-Star 19 times. Known for his iconic skyhook shot and exceptional statistical achievements, Abdul-Jabbar left an indelible mark on the sport. more

“People who hardly ever cook at all, suddenly at the holidays, feel like it's their responsibility to not only cook dinner for large groups of people suddenly, but to serve things that are fussy or fancy or formal. And I don't think that's what anybody really wants, especially if you're not good at it.”

People Ifs Thinking Want Feels Responsibility Groups Dinner Cooks Fancy Holiday Formal Large Groups Fussy

Author:Ted Allen

“I always avoid prophesying beforehand, because it is a much better policy to prophesy after the event has already taken place.”

Political Politics Taken Events Policy Taking Things For Granted Already Taken

Book:Onwards to Victory

Source: Onwards to Victory

“Cats don't belong to people. They belong to places.”

People Cat

Book:Collected stories, 1948-1986

Source: Collected stories, 1948-1986

“And let me touch those curving claws of yellow ivory; and grasp the tail that like a monstrous asp coils round your heavy velvet paws.”