We do not consider our principles as dogmas contained in books said to come from heaven. We derive our inspiration, not from heaven, or the unseen world, but directly from life.

To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If youre not, pretend you are.

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.

Every intention is a trigger for transformation.

The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow.

It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.

You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

I can never stand still. I must explore and experiment. I am never satisfied with my work. I resent the limitations of my own imagination.

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.

If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.

As long as I'm in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.

Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.

You'll never get ahead of anyone as long as you try to get even with him.

Don't find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain

Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.

Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion'.

Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.

The men who have succeeded are men who have chosen one line and stuck to it.