In an interview in 2005, Arneil said, "I did not have to beat everyone I fought, that would have been ridiculous! I just had to keep going, I had to have the spirit not to give up, no matter what they threw at me."
In the interview of 2005, Arneil emphasized the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity, stating that he didn't need to win every fight but rather focus on continuing to compete and never giving up.