Bill Russell Quotes

"Durability is part of what makes a great athlete."
- Bill Russell

"Most people have a harder time letting themselves love than finding someone to love them."
- Bill Russell
(Related: Love, Time, People)

"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot."
- Bill Russell
(Related: Idea)

"This monument is going to be built as a symbol."
- Bill Russell
(Related: Monument, Symbol)

"What's more important than who's going to be the first black manager is who's going to be the first black sports editor of the New York Times."
- Bill Russell
(Related: Sports, Manager, First)