The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.

Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.

-- Douglas MacArthur

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.

-- George S. Patton

If you think you can hit my pitch, go ahead and try.

-- Eiji Sawamura

When I attack on the mountain, I feel like a bird.

-- Marco Pantani

You need to ride your bike uphill when you don't want to ride uphill.

-- Fausto Coppi

There is no bad weather, only wrong clothing.

-- Fritz Walter