Adversity is just change that we haven't adapted ourselves to yet.

You know, I think there are certain words like 'illegitimate' that should not be used to describe a person. And certainly, we have come far enough in our technology that our language can evolve, because it has an impact.

The Pentagon isn't a place that champions individuality and innovation.

An athlete experiences the emotions of pain and elation through triumph and defeat, through teamwork and individuality, as nothing more than a human being...that is the true glory of sport.

I think that everyone has something about themselves that they feel is their weakness... their 'disability.' And I'm certain we all have one, because I think of a disability as being anything which undermines our belief and confidence in our own abilities.

Our responsibility is not simply shielding those we care for from adversity but preparing them to meet it well.

The only true disability is a crushed spirit