Billy Casper Quotes

I always like to stay even-keeled and just play the game the right way.

Self-control is the only possible road to character development

Golf is a game of integrity. And golf is a game of forgiveness. I think the high standards of golf remind people of how lucky they are, or how fortunate they are, to be able to play the game.

Character is a perfectly educated will.

Victory in physical battles requires strength, muscles, and skill; but the fight is never tougher and victory is never sweeter than in the battles over self.

The discipline of desire is the background of character.

By constant self-discipline and self-control you can develop greatness of character.

I am a very conscientious golfer. I count every stroke. I learned to play that way. That is the only way I can play. It taught me to be honest. There is no greater virtue than honesty.

The interesting thing is that everyone in golf is just nice. You learn a lot about people playing golf: their integrity, how they play under pressure.

Calmness is the cradle of power.

I normally try to be tranquil on the pitch.

The test of character is having the ability to meet challenges.

To be a champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being as well.

Somehow I kept my head above water. I relied on the discipline, character, and strength that I had started to develop as that little girl in her first swimming pool.

Golf is a game of ego, but it is also a game of integrity: the most important thing is you do what is right when no one is looking.

Strength of character does not consist solely in having powerful feelings, but in maintaining one’s balance in spite of them

I have learned that I really do have discipline, self-control, and patience. But they were given to me as a seed, and it's up to me to choose to develop them.

A fighter, a real strong fighter, should always look dignified and calm, and I believe that any expression of aggression is an expression of weakness. A strong person will not be nervous and will not express aggression towards his opponent. He will be confident in his abilities and his training; then he will face the fight calm and balanced.

Self-control is true power.

Golf is one of the greatest games in the world, not just on the course but what it can teach you off the course, the morals, stuff like that.

When I was younger I got accused of gamesmanship but I grew out of it.

Always maintain your composure.

Being mentally strong is something I've always been very good at and sometimes you just have to dig a bit deeper.

It's very difficult to regulate yourself, and if you learn to do that, well, it starts to spill over.

I do not want to gain a reputation for lacking discipline because I always look to play within the laws.