I blast "Northern Sky," by the Capital Kings, on the way there, but at the gym, I totally zone out.

Never give up and always keep fighting, because though times may be tough, the sacrifices do pay off, so just keep pushing towards your dream and just love it at the same time and enjoy it.

Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made.

My message is to never quit, never give up. When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off.

Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.

Never quit. Never give up.

You know, God has a plan for me, and I'm going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy.

The most important thing is to believe in yourself and know that you can do it.

Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself. Keep fighting for your dreams!

No one is going to feel sorry for you, so you have to go out there and be fierce.

Always be courageous and strong, and don't fear.

You are a true leader if you help others to grow as leaders.

And then like a song we'd forgotten was even on the mix, you stepped into the house and my whole life.

The best revenge is to improve yourself.

I have two older sisters; I'm the youngest.

[On filmmaking:] Cardinal rule: It's a youth business.

Kids need to start thinking for themselves. Not to be like their friends that think they're individuals. I don't want you to be like us, I want you to be like you.

I had a crush on Percy," Nico spat. "That's the truth. That's the big secret.

Mathematics is the supreme judge; from its decisions there is no appeal.

Academics and wrestling, you cant separate the two.

The one thing coaches cannot tolerate... is the individual who grows arrogant because he excelled at a lower level and believes he has nothing else to learn.