Mary Lou Retton's inspiring quotes

Mary Lou Retton - an American gymnast who was the first female outside Eastern Europe to win the Olympic all-around title. There is a skill on the uneven bars that is named after her- the Retton Flip.

Here are some of her quotes:

1. "As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given."

2. "Be cocky. Walk into the Georgia Dome like you own it."

3. "You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and high-school events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost."

4. "I'm very determined and stubborn. There's a desire in me that makes me want to do more and more, and to do it right."

5. "I know that if I wanted to have a chance at a medal in the Olympics, I was not going to do it if I stayed at home."

Five quotes from Jean Paul Richter

Jean Paul Richter - a German Romantic writer who is best known for his humorous novels and stories. His complete works appeared in 1826 to 1828 in 60 volumes.
He had the extraordinary ability to express great thoughts in simple events.

Here are his famous quotes:

1. “Be great in act, as you have been in thought.”

2. “Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action; try to use ordinary
situations.”

3. "Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest."

4. "Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a
storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower."

5. "Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it a charm."