I had four gold medals, but you can't eat four gold medals.

It was bad enough to have toppled from the Olympic heights to make my living competing with animals. But the competition wasn't even fair. No man could beat a race horse, not even for 100 yards.

One chance is all you need.

Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it and you'll start believing in it.

The only victory that counts is the one over yourself.

Championships are mythical. The real champions are those who live through what they are taught in their homes and churches. The attitude that 'We've got to win' in sports must be changed. Teach your youngsters, who are the future hope of America, the importance of love, respect, dedication, determination, self-sacrifice, self-discipline and good attitude. That's the road up the ladder to the championships.

I let my feet spend as little time on the ground as possible. From the air, fast down, and from the ground, fast up.