The idea that you can't lose contact with the leaders has cut more throats than it has saved.

They have a word in Finnish called sisu, which basically means guts. It’s the strongest word in the Finnish language. You tell a Finn he doesn’t have sisu, that’s like spitting in his face.

Athletes need to enjoy their training. They don't enjoy going down to the track with a coach making them do repetitions until they're exhausted. From enjoyment comes the will to win.

There are champions everywhere. Every street's got them. All we need to do is train them properly.

It's just a matter of understanding what's necessary and discipline yourself to do it.

You must realize one thing. In every little village in the world there are great potential champions who only need motivation, development and good exercise evaluation.

When aerobic running becomes a daily habit, strength and confidence follow.

No one will burn out doing aerobic running. It is too much anaerobic running, which the American scholastic athletic system tends to put young athletes through, that burns them out.

Well, no athlete respects a big, fat coach who's going to stand there and rest the watch on his stomach.

Champions are everywhere, you just have to train them properly

My most frequent admonition to athletes and coaches is: train, do not strain.

Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes.

Limitations gone:Since my mind fixed on the moon, Clarity and serenityMake something for whichThere's no end in sight.

Surround yourself with positive people and situations, and avoid negativity.

the dullard sees no eros in fine champagne; the sorcerer can fall intoxicated on a glass of water

The best thing to do is dive with your imagination ~ you can never drown yourself.

Let us never forget this fundamental truth: The State has no source of money other than the money people themselves earn.

Just like a caravan of camels walking in the desert, be durable against the adversities of life and walk with decisive steps.

Love is a glimpse of hope. To love is to hope. When we abandon hope, we cease to exist.

We are born into a box of time and space. We use words and communication to break out of it and to reach out to others.

My dear soul, flee from the worthless, stay close only to those with a pure heart. Like attracts like. A crow will lead you to the graveyard, a parrot to a lump of sugar.