To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Never complain and never explain.
Always desire to learn something useful.
Well done is better than well said.
Know or listen to those who know.
If you think you can do it, you can.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
Who seeks shall find.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
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.