Forgiveness is that subtle thread that binds both love and friendship. Without forgiveness, you may not even have a child one day.

Being angry and resentful of someone is like letting them live rent-free in your head.

Its very important that people know that I really enjoy everything that has happened to me. And I tell my kids... youre not going to be the tallest, fastest, prettiest, the best track runner, but you can be the nicest human being that someone has ever met in their life. And I just want to leave that legacy that being nice is a true treasure.

People are hurt in love affairs and never recover, more than a boxing match.

As a matter of fact, there was a period of time, especially in my first career, when that's the only one who would work out with me: my dogs. As you get better and better working out, there's no one who can keep up with you running.

Changing your nature is the hardest thing to do. But I discovered that you can be who you choose to be.

After you work out, you have your dog with you. There's no better companion. You've got to have a friend. I didn't like opponents who had dogs with them. Because you know they had a little edge. They have a friend