To draw near the worthy and distance the petty -- this is why the Former Han flourished. To draw near the petty and distance the worthy -- this is why the Later Han declined.

I was originally a commoner, tilling the fields at Nanyang.

Without detachment, one cannot clarify purpose; without tranquility, one cannot reach far.

Wellbeing is attained by little and little, and nevertheless is no little thing itself.

-- Zeno of Citium

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

-- Pelé

I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.

-- Bruce Lee

Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.

-- Babe Ruth

It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.

-- Babe Ruth

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

-- Muhammad Ali