If I don't ask "Why me?" after my victories, I cannot ask "Why me?" after my setbacks and disasters.

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

I don't care who you are, you're going to choke in certain matches. You get to a point where your legs don't move and you can't take a deep breath. You start to hit the ball about a yard wide, instead of inches.

Fear isn't an excuse to come to a standstill. It's the impetus to step up and strike.

When bright young minds can't afford college, America pays the price.

Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.