“Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.”

“What great thing would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?”

“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”

“Ideas shape the course of history.”

“The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.”

“For a gallant spirit there can never be defeat.”

“Men must live and create. Live to the point of tears.”

“You don't look out there for God, something in the sky, you look in you.”

“The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.”