“A key factor is to do training that is fun.”

But rich or poor, black or white, none of us are entitled to anything.

My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.

Nutrition is also a valuable component that can help athletes both protect themselves and improve performance.

Once you have selected a sport or a creative activity, the rules are pretty much the same.

By the time I had finished my coffee and returned to the streets, the rain had temporarily abated, but the streets were full of vast puddles where the drains where unable to cope with the volume of water.

Anabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics.

I’ve found that since I’ve been playing the acoustic, listening to a horn player has left me thinking, well, what can I do with that? But somehow piano players, I feel more of a connection to , now that I’m using the acoustic.

Whatever pursuit you undertake, the requirements should start with a love of what it is that you are pursuing.

The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women.

There is no magic move or secret that creates victory but lots of little items that, when added together, can make you victorious.

The Olympic Games of the Modern Era began in 1896 in the city of Athens.

Behind every good decathlete, there’s a good doctor.

I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.

A buddy will keep you honest and add a dimension of fun to your workout.

Understand from top to bottom what the effort requires.

Athens will again be the host of the Games in 2004, but there are rumors that they might be switched if the Greeks don’t begin to construct the sites faster.

Evolutionary circles are one of the key social forms in which people are connecting and can connect to make a difference throughout the world.

Yoga is the golden key that unlocks the door to peace, tranquility and joy.

As long as you’re having fun, that’s the key. The moment it becomes a grind, it’s over.

I’ve had terrible, terrible, terrible shows where I just thought, “That was off-key” or I forgot lines or I thought I looked like an idiot, and then you’re leaving and talking to people, and they’re like, “I had the best time of my life! That was amazing!” You just never know.

One of the main lessons I have learned during my five years as Secretary-General is that broad partnerships are the key to solving broad challenges. When governments, the United Nations, businesses, philanthropies and civil society work hand-in-hand, we can achieve great things.

The Earth is alive and contains the knowledge you seek. It is your consciousness that determines what it reveals. How to access this knowledge? And where are the keys to open it and make it yours? The Earth speaks. Love her, honor and respect her and she will reveal her secrets.

The basic building block of peace and security for all peoples is economic and social security, anchored in sustainable development. It is a key to all problems. Why? Because it allows us to address all the great issues-poverty, climate, environment and political stability-as parts of the whole.

Salvation happens every time someone with a key uses it to open a door he could lock instead.