“There is a popular fallacy that falling down is the mark of a poor skater. But the truth is that when one stops falling, he has probably stopped improving.” FallPoorTruth IsMarkImprovingFalling DownFallacySkater Book:Dick Button on Skates Source: Dick Button on Skates
“One of the reasons for putting yourself on the line, is that life is not simply treading water... I always felt that once you reach a certain point, you have to try and move ahead.” TryingReasonMovingLife IsCertainFeltWaterLinesMoving AheadTreadingTreading Water Author:Dick Button
“Around the edge of the crowd was a little 13-year-old bouncing up and down with a grin that went from ear to ear. She was so happy for her sister. It was a charming moment, and I think thats the essence of what Emily Hughes is.” ThinkingYearsLittlesMomentsEssenceEarsEdgesCrowdsCharmingUp And DownEmily Author:Dick Button
“That's what really makes great skating competitions. When you have two top skaters in good form giving superb performances.” GivingTwoFormPerformancesCompetitionSkatingSuperbSkater Author:Dick Button