Mia Hamm

"I measure success by the impact I have on others."

"Beauty is found in dedication and hard work."

"Time flies, so make every moment count."

"I believe in creating opportunities for others."

"The greatest gift is knowing you inspired someone."

"History is made by those who refuse to accept limitations."

"My philosophy is simple: give everything, leave nothing on the field."

"Adventure is found in pushing your boundaries."

"Imagination fuels what you can become."

"Health is wealth, and I protect mine fiercely."

"Power comes from serving others."

"Justice is played out through fair competition."

"Patience builds champions."

"I've learned that perseverance always wins."

"The biggest thing I've learned is that you have to stay hungry. Hunger is what keeps you going."

"I am building a fire, and every day I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match."

"Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it."

"Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision."

"The only way to do something in life is to do it with all your heart."

"Soccer has given me everything in my life."

"I could have played a lot longer, but I would have been playing for the money. It's a game; you have to love it."

"Be aware that the sport you love so dearly can be taken away from you - that's why you have to cherish every moment."

"Just because something is tradition doesn't make it right."

"I've learned throughout my career how to handle pressure and what it takes to win."

"My coach said I ran like I was 'trying to escape' something. He wasn't entirely wrong."

"The most important thing is to have fun. If you're not having fun, why are you doing it?"

"Every single day, I step onto the pitch wanting to prove myself."

"I think the biggest thing is just to stay humble and keep working."

"Being a good teammate means being willing to do the dirty work that doesn't show up on the stat sheet."

"You can't just turn it on and off like a light switch. You have to bring it every day."