There has never been a great athlete who died not knowing…

There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out.

— Pat Riley

When I started out as a little kid, I didn't say 'I just want to run football.' I wanted to be a great athlete.

— Herschel Walker

Gina Carano is a great athlete, and I'd be happy if she returns to MMA - doesn't matter if it's against Ronda.

— Cris Cyborg

You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.

— Serena Williams

You can kick a ball into the net, throw a basketball into the net. Tennis is complicated. It'll make a lot of great athletes…

— Jim Courier

I want to see all the countries in the world and learn all the languages. I want to have thousands of friends and I…

— Diana Nyad

The main thing about Bruce Lee is that, he was a little guy. And you know, his quickness, his aggressiveness, his explosive power, you…

— Evander Holyfield

But as much as I am personally proud for winning five championships, I'm equally proud just being part of a women's division that has…

— Trish Stratus

Golf has humbled, humiliated, and just about licked all the great athletes who tried it.

— Earl Blaik

I always had that desire to become a great athlete.

— Lauren Jackson

Even a foolish child can grow up in a right way,when he/she learns what pain is. Knowing pain controls ones thoughts and decisions

— Pain

Knowing someone is in so much pain kills me.

— Anonymous

“It is growing up different. It is extreme hypersensitivity. It is a bottomless pit of feeling you're failing, but three days later, you feel…

— Shannon L. Alder

“Because sometimes pain is knowing, and sometimes pain is sharing that knowledge with someone who loves you but can't do anything to help.”

— Lisa Gardner

When people get hurt, they learn to hate¦ when people hurt others, they become hated and racked with guilt. But knowing that pain allows…

— Anonymous