Richard Petty

I quit driving, I’m not retired.

If you ain’t trying to cheat a little, you ain’t likely to win much.

I don’t particularly tell my guys to cheat. I just tell them not to get caught.

I am very proud of the titles I have earned. However, the honorary title I have been given this year as chairman of the VA National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans program is one I accept with great humility and pride. I encourage all Americans to visit some true champions this Valentine’s week and find out how you can serve those who have served us so well.

Kyle saw the things he didn’t accomplish but he could help Adam accomplish.

The guys that don’t respect that history and tradition, I don’t think they’re going to be around all that long. And those guys who don’t know the history and tradition, I think it’s upon them to learn about it pretty quick if they want to be a success.

Be happy with what you have while working for what you want.

We will either find a way or make one.

It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly.

All men are created equal. No matter how hard they try, they can never erase those words. That is what America is about.

When you stop chasing the wrong things you give the right things a chance to catch you.

I believe in the Golden Rule. The Man with the Gold, Rules.

It takes a person who is wide-awake to make his dream come true.

Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.

Just the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.

Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.

Yesterday ended last night. Today is a brand-new day.

You must be the change you want to see in the world.

Only men of character are trusted.

Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free: Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.