Mia Hamm

"The backbone of success is...hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence."

"Success breeds success."

"Many people say I'm the best women's soccer player in the world. I don't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be."

"Many people say I'm the best women's soccer player in the world. I don't think so. And because of that, someday I just might be."

"Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them."

"It is not sacrifice if you love what you're doing."

"I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you."