Red Auerbach Quotes

Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.
Red Auerbach

Sports, War, Basketball

The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology.
Red Auerbach

Apology, Actions, Demand

An acre of performance is worth a whole world of promise.
Red Auerbach

Whole, Worth, Promise

To a father, when a child dies, the future dies; to a child when a parent dies, the past dies.
Red Auerbach

Future, Father, Past

He who believes in nobody knows that he himself is not to be trusted.
Red Auerbach

Himself, Knows, Nobody

The best way to forget ones self is to look at the world with attention and love.
Red Auerbach

Love, Best, Forget

Just do what you do best.
Red Auerbach

Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.
Red Auerbach

Study, Natural, Plants

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Coach

Born: September 20, 1917

Died: October 28, 2006

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