Sometimes it can feel like there are a billion people on my shoulders.

- Yao Ming

Sports teach you how to be quick. Injuries teach you how to slow down.

- Yao Ming

I'm just one of the 1.3 billion Chinese.

- Yao Ming

Friendship first, competition second.

- Yao Ming

There is a phrase in Chinese, 'Resolve is victory.'

- Yao Ming

A good leader must be fair.

- Yao Ming

Please don't let the illegal ivory trade orphan even more baby elephants.

- Yao Ming

I don't really have anything to say. Basketball is not a game that you can play with your mouth. It needs action to prove yourself.

- Yao Ming

I think I'll stick to what I'm used to, my principles, and that is team Number 1 and individual Number 2.

- Yao Ming