Usain Bolt

Professional Sprinter Jamaican Born 1986 (age 40)

'To be a champion you have to believe in yourself,' fastest sprinter ever.

385 quotes

"Fear is the tuition you pay to enter the arena of greatness."
Fear
"Power without purpose is just noise."
Power
"Money can't buy heart, hunger, or determination."
Money
"Health is the foundation of every achievement."
Health
"Adventure is where you find out what you're really made of."
Adventure
"Imagination is practicing victory before the race even starts."
Imagination
"Technology is a tool; the human spirit is the engine."
Technology
"History remembers those who changed the game, not those who played it safe."
History
"Philosophy teaches that the only true race is against yourself."
Philosophy
"Every book I read is a lesson; every race is my thesis."
Literature
"Politics may divide, but sport unites humanity in common purpose."
Politics
"War on the track is won through love for the competition."
War
"Inspiration is recognizing that someone like you did something like that."
Inspiration
"Relationships are built on trust, respect, and shared values."
Relationships
"In solitude, you discover who you are without applause."
Solitude
"I'm a shy person, I'm not very good in social situations. But when I get on the track, I feel confident."
Courage
"To be a champion, you have to believe in yourself when no one else does."
Motivation
"I think my speed comes from my passion for what I do."
"Hard work and dedication is the key to success."
Success
"I don't think limits are a good thing to have."
Dreams
"Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is."
Inspiration
"Once you set your goals, you have to work hard to achieve them."
Perseverance
"My mother always said, 'When you're done with school, you start working hard for success.'"
Family
"I have the ability to run fast and that's why I do it."
Strength
"Speed is something you have or you don't have."
Knowledge
"I always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come."
Work
"Champions don't make excuses."
Leadership
"I never doubt myself, I know what I'm capable of."
Faith
"The track is where I feel most alive."
Happiness
"I want to inspire the next generation to chase their dreams."
Inspiration