You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional.
The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.
Failure is not getting beat. Failure is when you don't do a good job preparing.
Publicity is like poison; it doesn't hurt unless you swallow it.
What counts in sports is not the victory, but the magnificence of the struggle.
Its the name on the front of the jersey that matters most, not the one on the back.