“Were it that intelligence, skill, or quality were prime determinants of success, I might have an easier time of it.”
“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.”
“It’s a sex swing. I figured you were getting tired. This will make my mad sex skills easier on your body.”
“They were determined to find something mechanically wrong with him - because broken machines are easier to fix. p303”
“Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better. Don't wish for fewer problems, wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom.”
“The finest of athletes have, along with skill, a few more essential qualities: to conduct their life with dignity, with integrity, with courage and modesty. All these, are totally compatible with pride, ambition, determination and competitiveness”