The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.

The biggest thrill a ballplayer can have is when your son takes after you. That happened when my Bobby was in his championship Little League game. He really showed me something. Struck out three times. Made an error that lost the game. Parents were throwing things at our car and swearing at us as we drove off. Gosh, I was proud.

If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.

Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.

Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best.

Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.

The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.

The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.