You are far too amazing to be someone's backup. You're someone's first choice.

Encouragement is like water to the soul, it makes everything grow.

Greatness comes from the inside and once you believe you have it, it's yours to share with the world.

‪Fear should stop you for a moment so you can determine whether you're willing to sacrifice something to get you want.

We often don't realize the passing of years until we see them in a child.

Be so focused on believing that you can that it doesn't matter if anyone says you can't.

Behind every dreamer stands an army full of true believers.

If you can remember why you started, then you will know why you must continue.

You may bend, but you will not be broken.

People will have their opinions of you, but you must be able to distinguish theirs from yours.

Your greatest disappointment will often lead you to your greatest appointment.

The secret to success is no secret. Be honest in your words, be trustworthy and share value. Most people won't tell the difference, but those that do are your readers.

I used to store my anger and it affected my play. Now I get it out. I'm never rude to my playing partner. I'm very focused on the ball. Then it's over.

Just as chalk can be removed from a chalkboard, with sincere repentance, the effects of our transgression can be erased through the atonement of Jesus Christ.

I always felt that the musician's job was to provide an alternative source of information.

I have always found it an honor that people have wanted to buy my shirt and an honor that fans turn up to watch the team I am playing in. I have always found that a huge honor.

Under our scheme of government the waste of public money is a crime against the citizen.

as some strings, untouched, sound when no one is speaking. So it was when love slipped inside us.

We know nothing about motivation. All we can do is write books about it.

What I have figured out is that I can predict the future. I just can't predict when.

My father was a boxer, though. So, I have a particular interest in Ray Mancini, I think.