I may not be walking with you all the way, or even much of the way, as I walk with you now.

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.

If I were to say, 'God, why me?' about the bad things, then I should have said, 'God, why me?' about the good things that happened in my life.

You've got to make a lot of sacrifices and spend a lot of time if you really want to achieve with this sport, or in any sport, or in anything truly worthwhile.

I have always tried to be true to myself, to pick those battles I felt were important. My ultimate responsibility is to myself. I could never be anything else.

You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that.

You come to realize that life is short, and you have to step up. Don't feel sorry for me. Much is expected of those who are strong.