"Scientists have proven that it’s impossible to long-jump 30 feet, but I don’t listen to that kind of talk. Thoughts like that have a way of sinking into your feet."
- Carl Lewis
Belief
"People have a moral standard about what they will do and will not do. At the end of the day, someone who cheats has a lower moral standard than someone who does not. And they will cheat in other areas of life as well."
- Carl Lewis
Integrity
"The trials on the road to world harmony are no greater than the courage of those who accept the challenge."
- Carl Lewis
Courage
"Embrace the art of visualization and paint a vivid picture of your success."
- Carl Lewis
Inspiration
"Every single day of your life you do about a hundred things you have no interest doing. To get through the day. And it starts with getting up!"
- Carl Lewis
Motivation
"The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others."
- Hasidic Proverb
Self-confidence
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
- Oscar Wilde
Self-confidence
"Be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else."
- Judy Garland
Self-confidence
"I am a woman with thoughts and questions and sh*t to say. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story – I will."
- Amy Schumer
Self-confidence
"You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through."
- Rosalynn Carter
Self-confidence