I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to read more

I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything.

One of the great lessons I've learned in athletics is that you've got to
discipline your life. No matter how read more

One of the great lessons I've learned in athletics is that you've got to
discipline your life. No matter how good you may be, you've got to be
willing to cut out of your life those things that keep you from going to
the top.

We may eventually come to realize that chastity is no more a virtue than malnutrition.

We may eventually come to realize that chastity is no more a virtue than malnutrition.

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only
thing.

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only
thing.

A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse
is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing read more

A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse
is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort
that separates the winner from the one in second place.

I train myself mentally with visualization. The morning of a tournament, before I put my feet on the floor, I read more

I train myself mentally with visualization. The morning of a tournament, before I put my feet on the floor, I visualize myself making perfect runs with emphasis on technique, all the way through to what my personal best is in practice.... The more you work with this type of visualization, especially when you do it on a day-to-day basis, you'll actually begin to feel your muscles contracting at the appropriate times.

There are countless ways of achieving greatness, but any road to achieving one's maximum potential must be built on a read more

There are countless ways of achieving greatness, but any road to achieving one's maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.

Every situation-nay, every moment-is of infinite worth; for it is the
representative of a whole eternity.

Every situation-nay, every moment-is of infinite worth; for it is the
representative of a whole eternity.

All parents believe their children can do the impossible. They thought it the minute we were born, and no matter read more

All parents believe their children can do the impossible. They thought it the minute we were born, and no matter how hard we've tried to prove them wrong, they all think it about us now. And the really annoying thing is, they're probably right.