You win battles by focusing on the mission and ensuring your people are motivated.

Once something is a passion, the motivation is there.

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.

Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score. The real excitement is playing the game.

You have to stay motivated and keep pushing yourself to improve.

Always stay motivated and keep striving for excellence.

A narrator should not supply interpretations of his work; otherwise he would have not written a novel, which is a machine for generating interpretations.

I respect a lot the players: their hair and their hair colour.

The beauty of football lies in the unpredictability – anything can happen in a game.

The Jungle was written for the purpose of bringing the reader to see the plight of the workers in the slums, and the fearful deadliness of their surroundings.

I know what I can do so it doesn’t bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation.

I know what I can do, so I never doubt myself.

I told you all I was going to be No. 1, and I did just that.

I keep my head high, I got my wings to carry me. I don’t know freedom, I want my dreams to rescue me.

I want people to follow their dreams, yes… but I’m not interested in telling young black kids how to be rappers… I want to show them that there’s so many other paths you can take, besides a rapper or basketball player.

You have to hurt in order to know. Fall in order to grow. Lose in order to gain. Because most of life’s lessons are learned in pain.

If they don’t know your dreams, they can’t shoot them down.

I’m here to spread a message of hope. Follow your heart. Don’t follow what you’ve been told you’re supposed to do.

Most of all, however, critics of black conservatives say we’ve forgotten where we came from. I may forget a federal budget number or, God forbid, to set the alarm clock for my weekly 6 a.m. flight to Washington, but I know exactly where I came from.

In my wildest imagination, I never thought that the fifth of six children born to Helen and Buddy Watts – in a poor black neighborhood, in the poor rural community of Eufaula, Oklahoma – would someday be called Congressman.

My father taught that the only helping hand you’re ever going to be able to rely on is the one at the end of your sleeve.

It doesn’t take a lot of strength to hang on. It takes a lot of strength to let go.

Never be ashamed of letting men see that you want to go to heaven. Do not think it a disgrace to show that you are a servant of God. Never be afraid of doing what is right.

My father always dressed nice, and he always wore shades and a hat. Plus he always wore shined shoes. He taught me: “Always get there before you get there.” That means always dress nice. Even if you’re not the most handsome man in the world, you must have handsome characteristics, such as a handsome personality and attitude.

You can wait for things to happen for you or you can make things happen for you.

I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.

Be confident and give it [your] best.

You’re trying something new. That in itself is a reflection that you’re going in a good direction.

I don’t think you should feel too pressured about a mixtape. Just do what you want to do and show the music you want to show. You’re not trying to win something big with it.

We’re working out, watching Netflix and learning to play instruments. I think we’re doing a lot of self-development, and also just trying to stay active.

We set out with nothing but music as our dream, but we didn’t know where we were going, whether we were going uphill or downhill, or as we took a break after becoming tired, whether around the corner there was a paradise or a pitfall. That’s how we started.

I’m not interested in making music that fits into a mold. I want to create something unique.

I want to show the world that Latinos have talent and we’re here to make history.

My medium is music, but my goal is to motivate people to dream.

I believe in working hard and dreaming big.

Often really what you need is someone who will believe in you, who will encourage you to believe in yourself.

When everything changes, it’s a chance to reinvent ourselves.

The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.

A person isn’t born with the intelligence to be with someone especial, you learn it, and you fail in the path of life, but you don’t have to give up the chance to love.

As long as there’s a vision with the club, and we’re not stale, we’re going forward as a club.

I think I had set-backs, but I still always had that belief that I was going to play for Tottenham Hotspur. Even when I went out on loan to clubs, it was always to come back and be a Spurs player.

The dinosaurs aren’t remembered for much more than their bones. When humanity’s gone, what do we give to this little planet that we’re on, and what could we do collectively, removing the pride?

People will have a problem with whatever you do. At the end of the day, nobody can determine what you need to do in order to be successful and why would you listen to someone who is not successful tell you what you need to do?

Having a Rolex or a Benz is not something that actually represents your success because there’s always something more expensive to buy. Success is really being able to do things for others as well as the people around you and yourself.

Keep your nose out the sky, keep your heart to god, and keep your face to the rising sun.

I refuse to accept other people’s ideas of happiness for me. As if there’s a “one size fits all” standard for happiness.

Love your haters – they’re your biggest fans.

Everything I’m not makes me everything I am.

Everyone’s always telling you to be humble. When was the last time someone told you to be great?

I don’t do what you people want. I Do What I Want!

It’s important for me to keep improving.

We as the governments, workers, employers and civil society must declare a war on child labour. This war cannot be won without strong, committed, coherent, and well-resourced worldwide movement. Equally needed is a genuine and active coordination between intergovernmental agencies at the highest level.

The first ‘D’ is to dream: dream big – not for yourself, but for the country and for the world. The second ‘D’ is to discover: discover your full potential and the opportunities that surround you; and the third ‘D’ is to do. ‘Do’ means to act on your dreams and make best use of the opportunities you have discovered.

Let us unite the world through the compassion for our children.

Learning from the experiences of our ancestors, let us together create knowledge for all that benefits all.

Let us democratise knowledge. Let us universalise justice. Together, let us globalise compassion!

There are no limits to what you can achieve. Dream big, aim high and never give up.

I believe in working hard, being disciplined and staying focused. That’s what helps you achieve success.

I’m proud that I was one of the first ones out, singing loud and proud.

Especially when you’re faced with hard times, you need to remember that life is either tragedy or comedy. For me, that’s what the magic is. Life has remarkable, surprising moments that get you through the hard times.

Morality is doing what is right, no matter what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, no matter what is right.

Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work.

Each is responsible for his own actions.

We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery.

What really matters is what you do with what you have.

I don’t like to feel so crazy about someone. I don’t like to feel like my happiness is so tied up in another person.

You’ll begin to care less about the issues that arise and care more about how you choose to handle them.

I start my day with positive thoughts and energy. I am relaxed, nonresistant, and clear. My day unfolds with ease and grace.

In the midst of the darkness, grab a flashlight.

Release the past, enjoy the present and have faith in the future.

I learned that real happiness doesn’t come from getting but from giving.

We can be the victim of the world we see, or we can choose to perceive difficult past experiences as a catalyst for change.

Remember that you are a spirit having a human experience.

Let yourself be beautiful.

I’m a late bloomer. I believe 40 is the new 19.

Never let fear be your guiding force.

You cannot live in fear.

Don’t change, be together: Gabriel Jesus’s advice to Arsenal teammates as they gun for the Premier League title.

Challenges are what make life interesting, and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

Believe in yourself, work hard, and anything is possible.

Surround yourself with supportive people. All the negative people, man you have to push them aside.

Best advice, bro: Think big. Don’t think small. If you think small, then you’re going to stay small. Think (about) the broad scope.

I found that laughter was a form of acceptance, and I really enjoyed that and I just – I crave it.

I bought a Hummer before I bought a house, and then I bought a house. Every year, everything doubled. The work was doubling. The money was doubling. The popularity was doubling.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

There’s nothing more exciting than a comeback—seeing someone with dreams, watching them fail, and then getting a second chance.

Always tell what you feel. Do what you think.

I don’t have a method. All I do is read a lot, think a lot, and rewrite constantly. It’s not a scientific thing.

I would give wings to children, but I would leave it to them to learn how to fly by themselves.

In life, there are no guarantees, but taking risks is the only way to truly live.

If you’re writing on your own, each character is just you. It’s just you.

Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable and open up about your struggles. It can inspire others and help them feel less alone.

Create your own definition of beauty. It’s not limited to societal standards.

Believe in miracles and the power of positivity. Sometimes, the universe has surprises in store for us.

If I hadn’t been told I was garbage, I wouldn’t have learned how to show people I’m talented. And if everyone had always laughed at my jokes, I wouldn’t have figured out how to be so funny. If they hadn’t told me I was ugly, I never would have searched for my beauty. And if they hadn’t tried to break me down, I wouldn’t know that I’m unbreakable.

One day I had to sit down with myself and decide that I loved myself no matter what my body looked like and what other people thought about my body. I got tired of hating myself.

It doesn’t have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is what you see.

If they hadn’t tried to break me down, I wouldn’t know that I’m unbreakable.

My beauty is dark chocolate and it’s delicious and it’s sweet.

I live my life because I dare. I dare to show up when everyone else might hide their faces and hide their bodies in shame.

I mean, I would have loved to have kept on being a big television star. If that’s the way things would have broke, I would have loved to have done that. I just didn’t really want to continue and be someone who took whatever was offered.

Be humble, be hungry, and always be the hardest worker in the room.

I have no regrets coming back for a second Olympic team [in 2016]. It’s been an amazing experience. It’s been teaching me a lot.

Are you going to stand or are you going to crumble? In the face of everything, stand still.

Everyone was telling me you have this great potential and you can be on top. I didn’t believe that, but everyone was just telling me to believe in myself. I did and I’m kind of up on top and it’s amazing.

It’s definitely important to have your mom and family there to back you up and cheering from the stands.

I googled ‘Gabby Douglas,’ and all these things popped up like ‘Gabby Douglas makes history!’ And ‘She’s the champion!’

Always believe in yourself and keep going. Don’t let anyone bring you down.

Never allow fear to overpower your passion.

You’ve got to be confident when you’re competing. You’ve got to be a beast.

Trust the timing of your life and never give up on yourself.

Don’t be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try.

The hard work definitely paid off and hard work always does.

I would love to be remembered as someone who inspired young girls never to give up on their dreams.

You just have to be yourself and go full with confidence and be courageous!

When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off.

I just want to inspire all those people who gave up and said ‘I quit,’ Never give up!

Don’t be shy. Go for it and ask your crush out.

Be yourself and really embrace your inner beauty and your true talent.

Even if you have the talent, you still have to push yourself.

If you push through the hard days you can get through anything.

My message is to never quit, never give up. When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off.

A hero is just somebody who tries to do the right thing even when it’s hard.
There are more of us than you think.

Love the life you have been given. And be humbled by it. It is not to be despised.

Reading is not the same as living, Cass, and you need to live,” she says and throws the apple core into a bin as I think over her words.

God will accept only those who are determined to aim high. He places every human agent under obligation to do his best.

Christ alone is our example. He is the perfect one whom we are to imitate.

Abundance and vigor of automatic movements are desirable, and even a considerable degree of restlessness is a good sign in young children.

Motivation gets you started; discipline keeps you going.

Mental fitness plays a big role during competition.

Marathon is life. And life is where you progress.

I want to run with a relaxed mind.

It’s still my legs that are doing the running, not the shoe.

You can break any barrier.

I don’t know where the limits are, but I would like to go there.

Passion is a choice. You need to choose to be great. It’s not a chance, it’s a choice.

Mentality is where the success is.

The marathon is hard; the second day, you don’t go up or down stairs.

I love the sport, and that’s what drives me.

I want to go down in history as the best marathon runner, and for future generations I want to be a role model as a runner as well as a person.

My mind is always free. My mind is flexible.

I believe in calm, simple, low-profile life. You live simple, you train hard, and live an honest life. Then you are free.

I am running to make history, to show that no human is limited.

I always tell people that this is a really simple deal: Work hard.

With a strong heart and a good mind, you can do it.

I believe in what I am doing.

Only the disciplined ones are free in life.

Perhaps nature is our best assurance of immortality.

A stumbling block to the pessimist is a stepping-stone to the optimist.

The mind must be trained, rather than the memory.

Work is always an antidote to depression.

Don’t be concerned about whether people are watching you or criticizing you. The chances are that they aren’t paying attention to you

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.

Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn’t have the power to say yes.

The future is literally in our hands to mold as we like. But we cannot wait until tomorrow. Tomorrow is now.

Every time you meet a situation you think at the time it is an impossibility and you go through the tortures of the damned, once you have met it and lived through it, you find that forever after you are freer than you were before.

Life has got to be lived – that’s all there is to it.

There are practical little things in housekeeping which no man really understands.

It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.