I arise full of eagerness and energy, knowing well what achievement lies ahead of me.

Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom.

Believe you can and you're halfway there.

If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.

There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness.

The truth is on the march and nothing will stop it.

I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best.

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

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

The only thing that ultimately matters is to eat an ice-cream cone, play a slide trombone, plant a small tree, good God, now you're free.