My father was the son of immigrants and he grew up bilingual but English is what my father taught me and what he spoke to me. America's strength is not our diversity it is our ability to unite around common principles even when we come from different backgrounds.

I learned easily and had time to follow my inclination for sports (light athletics and skiing) and chemistry which I taught myself by reading all textbooks I could get.

Several professional athletes have wrongly taught many young Americans by example that the only way to succeed in sports is to take steroids.

Competing in sports has taught me that if I'm not willing to give 120 percent somebody else will.

I have my parents to thank for that they raised me to be active and play all sports. They taught me the importance of staying healthy being focused and setting goals in whatever I do.

I was lucky enough when it came to sports and work ethic to be taught some basics that continue to be important.

We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless.

Academe n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy n.: A modern school where football is taught.

If you wish to appear agreeable in society you must consent to be taught many things which you know already.

And from a military school which taught me that to fit into society you can't just do anything you damn well please because it will suit you. And that it's much better to be with the winners than it is with the losers.