“I believe that good things come to those who work.” – Wilt Chamberlain

“What does perfection look like to me? Championship rings.” – Kobe Bryant

Kobe Returns.

“Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” – John Wooden

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination. ” – Nelson Mandela

“I never did any real fighting after I entered politics. My main interest was in training; I found the rigorous exercise to be an excellent outlet for tension and stress. After a strenuous workout, I felt both mentally and physically lighter. It was a way of losing myself in something that was not the struggle. After an evening’s workout I would wake up the next morning feeling strong and refreshed, ready to take up the fight again.” – Nelson Mandela

“Boxing is egalitarian. In the ring, rank, age, color, and wealth are irrelevant. When you are circling around your opponent, testing his strengths and weaknesses, you do not think about his skin color or social status.” – Nelson Mandela

“If you expect greatness, greatness shouldn’t surprise you.” – Justin Verlander

“Swag is not about how I dress and act, its being able to tell everyone around me how they should dress and act #ThatsSwag.” – Mark Cuban

“Half the lies they tell about me aren’t true.” – Yogi Berra

“Balance your thoughts with action. If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.” – Bruce Lee