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.

I've been a fanatic about working out all my life.

Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy.