I had already been into my professional career for six years and had not won an individual gold medal at the Olympics. There was a tremendous amount of pressure going into 1996 to get it done.
We should not pray for the sky to be our limit, for we are limitless.
A dream is a short trip into the mind’s museum.
Sometimes you hear people saying that there is a secret to get to where you wanna be, but at a certain point, you discover that you are the secret of your success.
In a world of the ordinary and predictable, be a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.
There is nothing one can miss about a person they see on the daily, so, even if it hurts them, let them miss you.
Most people don’t help their friends because they fear they might grow an inch taller than them.
Nights can never be real and enjoyable without the croaking of frogs and the chirping of crickets.
In this day and age, it is hard for a saint to trust the cucumber.
We are living in an era in which cruel and shocking acts are done just to provide pleasure and entertainment.
Miss the flight. Miss the boat. Miss the class. Miss the party. But, never ever miss your dream.
The ink in your pen never reshapes your thoughts, you must replace the ink before the ink can be inked properly.
Some people can hate you and perhaps hire others to join the bandwagon, but one thing is certain; they can’t turn God against you.
If you can drink from the fountain, why then, should you request for a drink of water from the cup?
Sometimes, it is not the money in your bank account that solves your problem, but the wisdom in your head.
In a world full of spectators, be the player.
If it takes years to build a friendship, then every other relationship should be called ’a quickie.
If someone can’t see from your perspective, don’t bend their neck.
To understand the intricacies of life, study the antics of your dreams.
When you are committed to your goals, the universe will treat your case as important.
There is a striking difference between going to school, and getting an education.