"Swimming is more than a sport of the individual. It is the challenge of character, the strength of spirit, and the hope of the future."

Swimming: From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. From the inside looking out, you can't explain it.

"It is better to have swum and lost, than to have never swum at all.”

Breathing is essential for life -- but not for the 50 Freestyle

It's not how far you swim in practice, and it's not how fast you swim in practice; it's how far you swim fast in practice.

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.

Do it with class.

Nobody gets anywhere on his own. It takes teamwork and help from others. Accept help from and offer help to others. Recognize those who have helped you.

Good swimmers come and go but their hearts last a lifetime.

Ability may take you to the top, but it takes character to stay there.

Actions speak louder than coaches.

100 Freestyle is an athletic event, 200 Butterfly is an athletic statement.

Doing a drill 99% right is 100% wrong.

Do not dwell on your losses, but concentrate upon the part of your performance that limited your excellence.

Don't count the days, make the days count.

Speed is the by-product of busting your butt.

Swimming is a sport, everything else is just a game.

Whether you think you can or can't, you're right.

Winners make goals, losers make excuses.