Quote of the day by John Cena: 'By the time I was 15 and I stepped in the high school gym...'

John Cena was bullied as a child in West Newbury, Massachusetts, and started lifting weights at age 12 to defend himself.

By age 15, Cena had become stronger than his peers, ending the bullying without seeking revenge.

Cena's quote reflects how personal hard work can transform weakness into strength.