I don't sing because I'm happy; I'm happy because I sing.

Welcome, O life! I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.

Greatness is not this wonderful, esoteric, elusive, god-like feature that only the special among us will ever taste. It’s something that truly exists in all of us.

Fear is the biggest disability of all. And will paralyze you more than being in a wheelchair.

Humility is a strength, not a weakness, in leadership.

"I don’t want to be remembered just for my forehand or my backhand. I want to be remembered for my sportsmanship."