The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
You never know what motivates you.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
If you think you can do it, you can.
Know or listen to those who know.
Always desire to learn something useful.
It's always too early to quit.
Who seeks shall find.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
Obviously, losing a parent is very difficult. I miss my dad every day, but I know he would be proud to see me continuing to swim and going for another shot at the Olympics.