The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when no one else is looking. Annson Dorrance The quality of an individual is reflected in the standards they set for themselves. Ray Kroc Every man is the architect of his own fortune. Appius Claudius Act as if were impossible to fail. Dorothea Broude Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second. Give your dreams all you’ve got and you’ll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you!! William James US Pragmatist philosopher & psychologist (1842 - 1910) He who does not hope to win has already lost. Jose Joaquin de Olmedo If you have no confidence in [yourself] you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won before you have started. Marcus Garvey [What is the definition of guts?] Grace under pressure. Ernest Hemingway US author & journalist (1899 - 1961) They are able because they think they are able. Virgil Roman epic poet (70 BC - 19 BC) If you aspire to the highest place, it is no disgrace to stop at second, or even the third place. Cicero Roman author, orator, & politician (106 BC - 43 BC) |