A. J. P. Taylor
A. J. P. Taylor

A racing tipster who only reached Hitler's level of accuracy would not do well for his clients.

Abraham Verghese
Abraham Verghese

Modern society has evolved to the point where we counter the old-fashioned fatalism surrounding the word 'cancer' by embracing the idea of the Uber-mind - that our will possesses nearly supernatural powers.

Adam Petty
Adam Petty

It's all about racing on the track.

Adam Peaty
Adam Peaty

It hasn't always been a sweet ride. When I was 15, I almost hated racing in finals because I was so nervous. But as I got more experienced, I had to choose between fight and flight - and I've fought every time.

Adam Peaty
Adam Peaty

For the last seven years, I have been racing the best in the world and making my way through the ranks. I am in that spot where I have got a real opportunity to produce something. I am not going to take it for granted because I know those guys will step it up.

Adam Peaty
Adam Peaty

I enjoy racing because I want to do it. No one's forcing me.

Adam Peaty
Adam Peaty

I'm going into my first Olympics, whereas people I'm racing against are going into their third and fourth and probably last Olympics. So there's more pressure on them to perform. I've still got a whole future ahead of me. I am not even the Olympic champ.

Adam Peaty
Adam Peaty

Nothing means more to me than racing for my country, the Queen, the Royal Family, and the people back home that support me.

Adam Rippon
Adam Rippon

I think what you think of as the American people embracing - I don't think, on paper, I embody anything of that perceived persona. I think that's what people are latching on to, that I'm different.

Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson

I was always fast; I was always racing guys that were older than me and beating them, so I always had speed. I was able to make good cuts at a young age, on the side of the house with my dad, going through different plays, working on cuts and stuff like that.