Ability Quote by Bill Parcells

The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability.

— Bill Parcells

Words can only hurt you if you try to read them. Don't play their game!

— Ben Stiller

Words only hurt when you allow yourself to believe them

— Anonymous

I'm just trying to grow. That's one thing I told myself is, 'Don't worry about who people say is the best player'.

— Kevin Durant

I don't have to think about other players. I'm more concerned with my own game and how I can influence things on the field…

— Jay-Jay Okocha

People are always going to talk down or bad about you. You can't let that stuff determine what kind of player I am going…

— Julio Jones

Most strong players are completely self-centered… They are blind to how other people feel or else simply don't care.

— Joel Lautier

It doesn't 'hurt' me, hearing criticism from ex-players. It probably disappoints me a little bit more.

— Jack Wilshere

I like stubborn players. At least they have an opinion. If they are right or wrong, this doesn't matter for me.

— Ruud Gullit

I never criticize a player until they are first convinced of my unconditional confidence in their abilities

— John Robinson

I don't understand the lack of respect for amazing players when people say they are not good enough for me.

— Pep Guardiola

Words do hurt. A lot.

— Leslie