Mike Tyson

"The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses, behind the lines in the gym and out there on the road."

"Life is just a game. Nothing is that serious."

"Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory."

"I want no part of show business. I just want to be an honest fighter."

"The key is to really focus on what you're doing and not get distracted."

"Once you see a negative thing, you either change it or you accept it."

"I learned that boxing is not about hitting. It's about timing and precision."

"You've got to be real. You can't fake greatness."

"My power comes from my will to win, not from my muscles."

"I had to learn patience. Success doesn't come overnight."

"The truth is, I love what I do. I love the competition."

"Life is like a puzzle. You have to find all the right pieces."

"I'm a savage. I have this desire to have power."

"Knowledge is more powerful than money. Invest in yourself."

"I became a fighter to escape poverty, but I stayed for the love of it."

"Greatness is a journey, not a destination."

"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does."

"The mind is everything. What you think, you become."

"I had to die to my old self to be reborn."

"Respect is earned through dedication and hard work."

"I realize that I'm not just a fighter. I'm a man."

"Growth comes from discomfort and challenges."

"The only real failure is giving up."

"I'm addicted to the sport, not to the fame or money."

"Your body is just a vessel. Your mind is what matters."

"I had to learn that winning isn't everything. How you win is what counts."

"The greatest fighter is the one who controls his ego."

"Every day is a chance to prove yourself."

"I learned that true power is not hurting people, it's controlling your ability to do so."

"Success is the product of preparation and opportunity."