Shaquille O'Neal Quotes

The mind is the greatest weapon in the world.

I think, mind over body, it's real.

I think an individual's mind is a marvellous thing. I truly believe that if your mind is strong, your body tries hard to keep pace with it.

If we think about physical strength and that women lack in it, we must understand that in a tough situation, mental strength is more important than physical power. So, women are equally strong for combat roles.

There's no crying in basketball!

We have mentally tough players coming out of Villanova.

I firmly believe in mind over matter.

As women, we need to know that we can overpower anyone with our mental strength.

I was strong inside my head.

The brain and muscles must develop simultaneously. Iron nerves with an intelligent brain — and the whole world is at your feet.

It's a matter of will. If you know that you can keep your head, and that you must keep your head, you probably will keep your head.

I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worst thing you can say to a basketball player.

The mind is stronger than any muscle.

I don't think it's tough to get there mentally. Your mind is saying, 'You know how to do this.' But your body doesn't always respond.

Kobe's heart is as strong as his muscles.

We can fly, you know. We just don't know how to think the right thoughts and levitate ourselves off the ground.

You just got to be #patient, be focused, you know there are lots of distractions out there.

If you get tough mentally, you can get tough physically and overcome fatigue.

The real purpose of running isn't to win a race, it's to test the limits of the human heart.

You learn you can do your best even when its hard, even when you're tired and maybe hurting a little bit. It feels good to show some courage.

Don't give up, what've you do; eyes front, head high to the finish. See it through!

I am overwhelmed by the strength of my body and the power of my mind. For one moment, just one second, I feel immortal.

I learned a long time ago that I can't control the challenges the creator sends my way, but I can control the way I think about them and deal with them

I am the toughest golfer mentally.

The difference between a regular person and a warrior is not that you're not afraid. Hell, I was afraid. I don't want to go into combat with anybody who is not afraid because it's healthy to have fear. But what makes a warrior is the guy who can control that fear, channel it, and actually use it as a weapon.