Dan Gable

I've never changed my life since I was 4 and went to the YMCA with a gym bag. I still have that philosophy. In fact, I still have that gym bag. ”

Many of those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom have come through the wrestling ranks. We need to honor them and win this decision to have wrestling - the world's oldest sport - remain a part of the most prestigious athletic competition in the world, the Olympics. ”

I never won anything by myself. I was always strong because of help that gave me extra strength to win. ”

The easiest thing to do in the world is pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep. ”

A lot of my intensity in wrestling was due to my mental preparation before the matches. I got myself into a different world. ”

Wrestlers are a little more dedicated than, and are different from, the other people, which may be strange. ”

Freedom across the world is a result of many individuals working together. ”

There's nothing like success. ”

I don't think college wrestling is in danger of extinction by any means. But I am concerned if one program drops. ”

More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride. ”