The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. Ann Landers It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get back up.

I derived my strength from daily mass and communion.

Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.

Mental toughness is Spartanism, with all its qualities of self-denial, sacrifice, dedication, fearlessness, and love.

No one is ever hurt. Hurt is in the mind.

If you really want something , you can have it if you're willing to pay the price. And the price means you have to work better and harder than the next guy.

Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing. If you can shrug off a loss, you can never be a winner!