Mo Farah quotes

It has been a long journey, but if you dream and have the ambition and want to work hard, then you can achieve.

I've never been in the top three of Sports Personality. And I won't be in the top three again. You have just got to accept what it is.

The public do get behind me, and I love the crowd. When I'm ever in London, they give me massive support - the Anniversary Games, the cheers; they are always nice to me.

I don't want to talk politics, but what I do say is I believe in rules and laws, and if you come to this country, you've got to abide by the rules here.

I work every day hard. I put my body through hell. Let me tell you, every year, seven months of the year, I don't see my family. Year in, year out. I miss my kids. Kid's birthdays, anniversaries. I'll never be able to go back and be with my family.

I could sit at home, watch TV, and go for the odd run. But to be the best, you have to make this sacrifice, keep going away and doing blocks of training in the mountains.

I believe no matter who you are, respect yourself, respect others.

I've shown that if you dream and are willing to work hard, you can achieve your dreams.

Look at my success. I didn't achieve it overnight. It has been the product of many years' struggle, and every year, my times have shown gradual improvement.

Social media can be dangerous. People hide behind their computers and write negative things, so I like to keep it about communicating with my fans.