We want to promote the great quality of athletics - and maintain it's integrity - all over the world.

I got involved in athletics during physical education lessons at school.

Be very strong... be very methodical in your life if you want to be a champion.

Then I received support from the Government to compete for my country, and to represent Cuba in competition.

In Cuba we use our champions to promote the sport.

We are just not made up to be middle distance runners.

Anyone who attempts anything original in the world must expect a bit of ridicule.

I run in practically every single road race in my country, 5k, 10k just to promote the sport.

The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete.

You never know the limit of a human being.

The medal is not for yourself. It couldn't be done without the support and help of my people, runners, and coaches

To be a great success, persistently plan and have a prospective and purpose.

In other words, where we are is vital to who we are.

Existing libraries, in their very being, seem to question the authority of those in power.

I don't need a reason to kill myself-I need a reason not to.

I have to admit I didn't do as much as I should have back when I was mayor, but now we're getting it done. It's not where you've been but where you're going.

I'm intelligent enough and capable enough to understand that you are ignorant, pompous, egotistical, cretin. I'm going to crush you on here because I'm tired of hearing about it.

There is no limit to which a man will not go to avoid thinking.

Though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will, to be rightful, must be reasonable.

Sometimes it is better to lose and do the right thing than to win and do the wrong thing.

I think it is important to approach others comfortably. Instead of blaming others (for not having any friends), try looking back at yourself first.