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.

My father always taught me to appreciate what you're fortunate to have and give back to those who need it. No part of our society is more important than the children especially the ones who need our help.

Society has taught us to suppress certain things and not do certain things.

Racism is taught in our society it is not automatic. It is learned behavior toward persons with dissimilar physical characteristics.

He taught me never to smile which helps me when I visit disaster sites.

Women tend to be more intuitive or to admit to being intuitive and maybe the hard science approach isn't so attractive. The way that science is taught is very cold. I would never have become a scientist if I had been taught like that.

However far modern science and techniques have fallen short of their inherent possibilities they have taught mankind at least one lesson nothing is impossible.

The sad and horrible conclusion is that no one cared that Jews were being murdered... This is the Jewish lesson of the Holocaust and this is the lesson which Auschwitz taught us.

Since I've started fighting it has taught me a lot about self respect self confidence and self control.

Gymnastics taught me everything - life lessons responsibility and discipline and respect.

Judi Dench and Ian McKellen taught me how to work hard and respect the theatre.

Anglo-Saxon civilization has taught the individual to protect his own rights American civilization will teach him to respect the rights of others.