I'm the best. I just haven't played yet.

If my mind can conceive it, if my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.

You could be the world's best garbage man, the world's best model; it don't matter what you do if you're the best.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'

Rest but never quit. Even the sun has a sinking spell each evening. But it always rises the next morning. At sunrise, every soul is born again.

Religion should not be allowed to come into Politics....Religion is merely a matter between man and God.

I do not believe in taking the right decision, I take a decision and make it right.

Don't count the days, make the days count.

There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women.

Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don't be afraid to take that first step.

Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them-a desire, a dream, a vision.

Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment.

Plan B?' Ivy said. 'What is plan B?'Jenks reddened. 'Grab the fish and run like hell, ' he muttered, and I almost giggled.

I also able to graciously survive the PhD from the grace, which comes from prayer, bible reading, extensive story reading, fasting, fellowship, listen to music, daily dance and sacred writing.

Darkness is only light's absence.

Don't be reluctant to give of yourself generously, it's the mark of caring and compassion and personal greatness.

Focus on the positives is what I teach my kids. The rest takes care of itself.

My life is devoted to self-delusion - and I have a great capacity for that - but it's the thing that gives me the most pleasure, so I can't complain about it.

I hate the word starchitect. Stuff like that comes from mean-spirited, untalented journalists. It's demeaning.

You've got to really know your song, inside and out.