Sports is like rock 'n' roll. Both are dominant cultural forces, both speak an international language, and both are all about emotions.

Play by the rules, but be ferocious.

It's alright to be Goliath but always act like David.

Dream audaciously. Have the courage to fail forward. Act with urgency.

Dare to take chances, lest you leave your talent buried in the ground.

Make history or be a part of it.

Meeting sports athletes that are the best in the world is a thrill to this day.

Nike is a marketing-oriented company, and the product is our most important marketing tool.

We used to think that everything started in the lab. Now we realize that everything spins off the consumer.

The trouble in America is not that we are making too many mistakes, but that we are making too few.

We wanted Nike to be the world's best sports and fitness company. Once you say that, you have a focus. You don't end up making wing tips or sponsoring the next Rolling Stones world tour.

There are men and gods, and beings like Pythagoras.

The picture you have of yourself, your self-esteem, will have a profound effect on the way you see the world and the way your world sees you.

Sacrifice is the very essence of religion; ... Without sacrifice there is no true worship of God.

Security ... it's simply the recognition that changes will take place and the knowledge that you're willing to deal with whatever happens.

How can you come to know yourself? Never by thinking, always by doing. Try to do your duty, and you'll know right away what you amount to.

To me, my feelings and pride are important. Although I like you it's not enough to be used like that.

Along with John Hughes, he's probably the biggest influence. Would be awesome not only to meet him; he's one person I'd also definitely like to work with.

I am dragged along by a strange new force. Desire and reason are pulling in different directions. I see the right way and approve it, but follow the wrong.

I do not see, Sir, that it is reasonable for a man to be angry at another, whom a woman has preferred to him; but angry he is, no doubt; and he is loath to be angry at himself.

I think there's something odd about eating another living anything.