Quotes by Emil Zatopek

An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head.

It's at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys.

Great is the victory, but the friendship of all is greater.

If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.

You can't climb up to the second floor without a ladder. When you set your aim too high and don't fulfill it, then your enthusiasm turns to bitterness. Try for a goal that's reasonable, and then gradually raise it.