I think the hardest thing in life is to forgive. Hate is self destructive. If you hate somebody, you're not hurting the person you hate, you're hurting yourself. It's a healing, actually, it's a real healing...forgiveness.

To persevere, I think, is important for everybody. Don't give up, don't give in. There's always an answer to everything.

However dark the night, however dim our hopes, the light will always follow darkness.

To live, a man needs food, water, and a sharp mind.

If I can take it, I can make it.

Even at my age, I'm trying to improve. Never give up, no matter what. Even if you get last place - finish.

Pain is that last quarter of a mile. You feel it, but when you’re through racing, your whole body just feels elated. So the pain is worth it.