Physical courage to a person of honour is easier and less risky than acts that could subject him to embarrassment or humiliation or a diminished career or reputation. These things he must live with. To die for honor is an easier thought to bear.

Be thankful for quality competitors who push you to your limit.

Character is doing the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay. When it comes to character, you dont have to be sick to get better. Its easier for a good person to get better than for a bad person to get good.

The surest way to escape anxiety and defeat despair is action. Do, don't dwell.

Discipline yourself to start each day identifying something to be grateful about. The world opens to those who approach it with a grateful heart.

Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey.

America is a song that sounds the best when we all sing together - at least for a while.