My idea of perfect happiness is a healthy family, peace between nations, and all the critics die.

The essence of jiu-jitsu is philosophy.

We're all put to the test... but it never comes in the form or at the point we would prefer, does it?

I've always been more comfortable sinking while clutching a good theory than swimming with an ugly fact.

The surprise is half the battle. Many things are half the battle, losing is half the battle. Let's think about what's the whole battle.

We respond to a drama to that extent to which it corresponds to our dream life.

I used to think I'd like to be a fireman - in fact, I still would - and the only drawback I could see was coming back to the firehouse, after a day of fighting fires, and still having to put in an eight-hour day writing.