We have our ambitions [in Dortmund Borussia], and of course I would love to win some titles after some years of finishing second or losing finals.

I always set myself new goals. I always want to do better than I did in the past. I always want to achieve things I never achieved before.

Speed is a part of me. I think I was born with that, and nowadays a fast player, I need a fast car, too.

Before I arrived here [ Borussia Dortmund], a lot of people were questioning about whether I could ever play as a striker, that I was a guy who could only run down the wing quickly.

Most of all I hope the tournament [The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations] will help unite our people [in Gabon]. My wish is to celebrate a big party all together.

I want to score goals in every match, as many as possible.

I would love to have a race against Usain Bolt one day! It would certainly be a good challenge for me.

My mother used to have a shop in which she offered very colorful clothes. I liked that from my early days on.

First and foremost, we have to focus on what we're doing and not worry about what Bayern - or any other clubs - are doing.

Every goal is hard work, especially in such an excellent league as the Bundesliga; or even take the Champions League.

I've worked really hard on getting into the box more and being closer to the goal, which I think has brought real benefits to my game. It's definitely improved my goal scoring.

Power of productivity is not in working but relaxing

A private victory leads to a public victory and a corporate blessing, because God turns His face toward those who will demonstrate character when no one is looking.

whatever you do, find ways to read poerty. Eat it, drink it, enjoy it, and share it.

When it comes to individual destiny, there is no power greater in the universe then the conviction of the human soul to make a choice.

When you are forty, half of you belongs to the past... And when you are seventy, nearly all of you.

Maybe some people need to believe in a proper and omnipotent God to pray, but I don't.

Unhappiness really meant something back then. Now it's just a drag, like a cold or having no money.

It is always a silly thing to give advice, but to give good advice is absolutely fatal.

People need to know how their job contributes.

Nature is not silent, and never was a name more derisively inappropriate than when we speak of these non-human creatures who hoot and crow and bray as the dumb animals.