“Engrave this upon your heart: there isn't anyone you couldn't love once you heard their story.”

“There isn’t anyone you couldn’t love once you’ve heard their story. ”

“There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition.”

“Each one of us has a fire in our heart for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it lit.”

“There's nothing like cataloguing books for taking your mind off things.”

“Did you make plans.""Nah. I tried once or twice, but they always went to hell. Eventually I just learned to let life take me where it wanted; it was easier that way. If you leave yourself open to possibilities, a lot might happen that you couldn't have planned for.”

“Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.”