I wanted to use my fame and this face that everyone knows so well to help uplift and inspire people around the world.

I can’t deny that the thought of being governor, the thought of being president, is alluring. And beyond that, it would be an opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives on a global scale. But there are a lot of other things I want to do first.

There is no way to prosperity, prosperity is the way.

To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.

A rooster crows only when it sees the light. Put him in the dark and he’ll never crow. I have seen the light and I’m crowing.

Doubt, of whatever kind, can be ended by action alone.

Honor means that a man is not exceptional; fame, that he is. Fame is something which must be won; honor, only something which must not be lost.

Wine gives a man nothing… it only puts in motion what had been locked up in frost.

Be careful what you set your heart upon – for it will surely be yours.

Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic.

The first step on the way to victory is to recognize the enemy.

Fame is fickle, and I know it. It has its compensations but it also has its drawbacks, and I’ve experienced them both.

Winning is the most important. Everything is consequence of that.

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.

Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you.

It confuses me and disappoints me when somebody says, ‚What does he do? What does he do?‘ My records are some of the biggest anthems ever. What do you think, they magically just appear? Obama walked out to my record.

Losers are people who are afraid of losing.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success.

If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation?

Nothing stops the man who desires to achieve. Every obstacle is simply a course to develop his achievement muscle. It’s a strengthening of his powers of accomplishment.

Fight with a happy heart.

The man who has no imagination has no wings.

Fame may go by and – so long, I’ve had you.

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

I wish everyone well, but you need to focus on yourself. You need to stop putting your hand out. Everyone wants hand outs. Everyone wants things for free. You’ve got to put in the work. You’ve got to grind. You’ve got go through the struggle, and you’ve got to get it.

How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds makes ill deeds done!

When I inspire myself, I want to spread the word because its important to be healthy. I don’t think they’re teaching us enough about that. I think we should eat better and exercise. Look who’s saying that – a guy who was 300 pounds – but I’m doing a lot better than I used to. I’m letting people know its important because it makes you feel better.

The important thing is that your teammates have to know you’re pulling for them and you really want them to be successful.

I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.

I don’t like looking back. I’m always constantly looking forward. I’m not the one to sort of sit and cry over spilt milk. I’m too busy looking for the next cow.

Before you start a goal – let’s take care of our insecurities because they are going to surface when you put yourself in the crucible and you’re suffering.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.

Whatever is done for love always occurs beyond good and evil.

Years ago, when I first started being a big star, I had fans that were fanatical. It was when ‚Jolene‘ was a big hit.

There wasn’t much as a kid that inspired me in what I did as an adult, but I was always very interested in what motivates people, and in telling stories and building things.

I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day.

Believe me, I’m much easier to be around when we win than when we lose.

We were the first generation to have to deal with the modern stardom of football. Some handled it better than others.

In the book of Gaga, fame is in your heart, fame is there to comfort you, to bring you self-confidence and worth whenever you need it.

Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.

Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.

You know, when I have a bad game, it continues to humble me and know that, you know, you still have work to do and you still have a lot of people to impress.

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

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

If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure.

I’m about being the best.

He who has courage and faith will never perish in misery!

Passion for fame: A passion which is the instinct of all great souls.

Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.

Life begins on the other side of despair.

I was probably the first footballer ever to have a pop-star profile, and my agent was right when he said we could put my name on stair rods and sell them to people in bungalows.

I’m just a kid that defied the odds. I’m just a kid that ignored the doubt. I’m just a kid from a little place in Dublin, Ireland, that went all the way, and I’m going to continue to go all the way.

The challenge for me as an actor is if you become a celebrity, you don’t meet strangers anymore. And strangers are where we have our anonymity. And I believe it’s essential for the soul to be anonymous, especially if you’re going to be an actor.

Men do not shape destiny, Destiny produces the man for the hour.

You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.

You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.

What good is it being Marilyn Monroe? Why can’t I just be an ordinary woman?

If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.

This guy Clubber Lang, I’ve been him all my life. He’s mean and hungry just like me.