Paul Begala Quotes

Strength lies not in defence but in attack.

My greatest defense was my offense. Very few guys did that.

I was trying to be improving my game, being more aggressive, and not just playing from the defensive end.

Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything.

Never stand and take a charge... charge them too.

Passivity is fatal to us. Our goal is to make the enemy passive.

Attacking is better than defending.

I don't like to kick people when they're down. I like to kick people when they're up.

You've got to control the agenda. You've got to be on the offensive.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defense.

You simply cannot ever refuse to be on the attack in a campaign.

That's my nature: I'm going to be aggressive, but it has to be calculated.

Always attack. Even in defense, attack. The attacking arm possesses the initiative and thus commands the action. To attack makes men brave; to defend makes them timorous.

I took it upon myself to be more aggressive. I wanted the ball. Coach gave me the ball and I just tried to attack (and) make plays, just take it to the rim and see what happens.

It's always better to attack than to defend," Coram had told her when they talked about fencing late at night. "Always. Ye don't win with defense--ye only hold the other feller off, or wear him down. Attack and have done with it!

My rule is: If you meet the weakest vessel, attack. If it is a vessel equal to yours, attack. And if it is stronger than yours, also attack.

I'd say I'm a front foot defender; I never hesitate to go in for a challenge. You have to get one over your opponent and dominate them.

When I'm asked to be aggressive and shoot the ball, I gotta take advantage of that.

I need to be more aggressive, more vocal, be a better defender. I've worked on all those tirelessly.

I like to be aggressive, I like to finish fights.

Defense is natural. Defense is a reaction. Offense - you've gotta do the moves; you've gotta get it down pat.

Well, every manager has to take his personality into the job that he does, but irrespective of that personality you have to be aggressive when you need to be.

I don't generally go after people offensively, but if somebody comes after me, I will absolutely meet them every step of the way and then some, no question.

Fear nothing; attack everything.

Tomorrow we'll not only seize the day, we'll throttle it.