Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.
When people are protecting something truly special to them, they truly can become... as strong as they can be.
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’
Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals.
Silence speaks so much louder than screaming tantrums. Never give anyone an excuse to say that you're crazy.
Human kindness has never weakened the stamina of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.
