Physical strength (hard work), mental strength (perseverance) and spiritual strength (love & acceptance) are the keys to continuous growth.
If you are ready to die, then you are ready to live.
A strong body is a good asset. A strong mind is a very good asset.
My code of life and my personal bushido is honour, respect, loyalty, courage and surrender.
If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle.
When you are on the ground, only one of you two can be comfortable at any one time. Either you are comfortable or the opponent is. Your job is to transfer the comfortable from him to you in every position