James Naismith Quotes

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The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play 'Drop the Handkerchief.'

- James Naismith

Play, Drop, Handkerchief, Invention

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

More, Some, Sure, Goals

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

- James Naismith

Strong, Mind, Ideals, Lofty

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