"I raced because I was paid to do a job and I felt like I had to do the job. Number two: I raced because I loved the process, I loved training, getting ready for the race, I loved all of that. And number three I raced for my memories. Regardless of what somebody wants to give or take away, you can't take my memories."

-- Lance Armstrong

#Jobs Quotes #Memories Quotes #Race Quotes

“Once you've got an inspired spark, you've got to strive. You've gotta keep putting wood on it, so they say, to keep it burning. But then there's the alchemist side of it, that's the fire that's burning but it don't burn.”
“I saw "angels of creativity" being loosed to come alongside of chosen vessels. Every dimension of media is going to explode with creativity and with favor. I also saw a specific company of angels being dispatched to bring in the provision and wisdom needed to spread the media.”
“The herd instinct among forecasters makes sheep look like independent thinkers..”

Source : Across the Board The Three Rs of Economic Forecasting-Irrational, Irrelevant and Irreverent June 1977
“Fiction is the only way to redeem the formlessness of life”
“In my talks in organizations around the world I ask, "What kind of leadership do we need now?" The most common responses are "adaptable," "flexible," and "innovative." This isn't surprising, in light of how fast and overwhelming is the pace of change in our world.”
“When people attempt to rebel against the iron logic of Nature, they come into conflict with the very same principles to which they owe their existence as human beings. Their actions against Nature must lead to their own downfall.”
“If you're lucky enough to pick what you do, that's the greatest career you can have. Ultimately, that's my goal: to have choices.”

Source : Men's Health Interview, May 2007.
“To graciously receive is an expression of the dignity of giving.”

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