Click on the name of a great athlete to see some of his inspiring words.

He who is  not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.

Muhammad Ali, African-American professional prize fighter (b. 1942)

The right of every American to first-class citizenship is the most important issue of our time.

Jackie Robinson

To me, we must learn to spell the word RESPECT. We must respect the rights and properties of our fellowman. And then learn to play the game of life, as well as the game of athletics, according to the rules of society. If you can take that and put it into practice in the community in which you live, then, to me you have won the greatest championship.

Jesse Owens, African-American Olympic Champion

You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.

Michael Jordan, African-American basketball player (b.1963)

Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours.
--Yogi Berra

Baseball is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical. -- Yogi Berra

It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra

You can observe a lot by just watching. -- Yogi Berra

We made too many wrong mistakes. -- Yogi Berra

We have deep depth. -- Yogi Berra