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There's an appeal to the American sense of exceptionalism, that we're morally superior, as way to not be self-critical. I think that's a bit dangerous.

You don't have to be in the brightest, shiniest state of being an individual to feel like you're exceptional.

People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.

Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of it.

There are looks that I see on other people that I think would look horrible on me, but I think if somebody has the courage to be really daring and try something outlandish, then more power to them. That's just encouraging and inspiring.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

I like to think that images of people doing amazing things may open people's eyes to the human potential, to the idea that people can do the extraordinary when they set their minds to it.

We should all strive to be extraordinary, and that starts with a focus on our own capabilities instead of those of our opponents.

Great work is done by people who are not afraid to be great.