How could you look more stupid than to be the guy accepting a bronze medal in gold shoes?

I don't always do a lot of predicting, but, when I get a really strong feeling about something, I will tell people.

Along with trustworthiness, consistency is the thing to look for when you surround yourself with people who can help you on your quest.

I've had to learn that not everybody does things my way. But I do expect the absolute best of everyone around me, and I'm disappointed when people don't expect that of themselves.

(Natural Talent + Opportunity) Hard Work = Success

I believe that it is better to learn from the diverse people around us than to try in vain to emulate them, better to be a teacher than a role model. As strong as my legs are, it is my mind that has made me a champion.

I had already been into my professional career for six years and had not won an individual gold medal at the Olympics. There was a tremendous amount of pressure going into 1996 to get it done.