"I think that the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice.”

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Abdul-Jabbar, who is also a bestselling author, holds a copy of his book "What Color Is My World?"
To celebrate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's birthday, here are some of his most memorable quotes.
"I think that the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice.”
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