In 1981, at age 31, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league. Julius Erving
It was a favorite expression of Theophrastus that time was the most valuable thing that a man could spend. Diogenes
All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual.Albert Einstein
Although native Africans domesticated some plants in the Sahel and in Ethiopia and in tropical West Africa, they acquired valuable domestic animals only later, from the north. Jared Diamond
Booksellers are the most valuable destination for the lonely, given the numbers of books that were written because authors couldn't find anyone to talk to. Alain de Botton
By providing memorable social media customer service, companies not only create deeper connections with consumers, but they glean valuable insights on how to improve their products or services. Amy Jo Martin
Guantanamo allows us to secure dangerous detainees without the risk of escape, while at the same time providing us with valuable intelligence information on how best to proceed in the war against terror and prevent future attacks. Jim Ryun
Having a soft major is nowhere near the career death sentence that so many make it out to be. The world is changing, and the U.S. economy with it. Our economy is shifting to a service- and information-based economy, and soft majors are already becoming more and more valuable. Tucker Max
I began these clinics because I want to share my years of experience in around the ring, in addition to my proven winning methods. I have seen the good and the bad. I have learned valuable lessons, which I want to pass along to those truly interested in the sport. Emanuel Steward
I don't mean to diminish the job, it's a good job and a real pressure job. But I don't think a relief pitcher should ever be the most valuable player of a league. We only play in maybe half of the games. Being a relief pitcher means part-time employment. We're bench players, and bench players shouldn't be M.V.P. Dan Quisenberry
I feel like in America, we don't have a kid problem. You think about all these issues that these kids are dealing with, we have an adult problem. We have adults that do not place the priority on our kids to get a valuable education. Alonzo Mourning
I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your life's work. Jim Evans
If you have anything really valuable to contribute to the world it will come through the expression of your own personality, that single spark of divinity that sets you off and makes you different from every other living creature. Bruce Barton
In 1981, at age 31, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league. Julius Lrving
It's society that disables an individual by not investing in enough creativity to allow for someone to show us the quality that makes them rare and valuable and capable. Aimee Mullins
Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve performance. Bill Toomey
People working in the private sector should try to save money. There remains the possibility that it may someday be valuable again. Norman Ralph Augustine
The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women. Bill Toomey