The bull is stronger, but the matador is smarter.

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.

People talk to old people like they're children.'Oh you're very old aren't you?' Yeah I'm old. I'm not stupid.

I am bold and daring. I go after what I want and create massive joy in my life.

Turn and face the Light, and all you see is Brightness. Turn and face Shadow, and all of Life will appear before you.

Death reduces all men to the same rank. It strips the rich of his millions and the poor man of his rags . . .Death knows no age limits, no partiality. It is a thing that all men fear.

One dog barks at something the rest bark at him.

I think I have always had a little humor.

I'm told that a couple of my Russian translations are just plain terrible, though, and there may be others.

Tennis is what I do and is part of who I am.

I like people-watching and fading into crowds.

It was Ba's inspiration which helped me reach the heights of my inner self. She was my priceless jewel.