Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.

Winners are not those who never fail, but those who never quit

You are all Champions in your own way. That doesn't mean you have to be number 1 or be the best. Just do your best. If you aren't first, then make those people ahead of you break records by pushing them with your personal best. Consider for a moment what we achieve from athletics - the sheer fun of competing - the building of a healthy and alert mind and body - stamina, courage, perseverance, dedication, commitment, selflessness and most importantly, the will to excel.

We compete, not so much against an opponent, but against ourselves. The real test is this: Did I make my best effort on every play?

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

You won't realize the distance you've walked until you take a look around and realize how far you've been.