Nothing is impossible. With so many people saying it couldn't be done, all it takes is an imagination. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
We need to make seeing a therapist more accessible; we've got to crack down on this and allow people the opportunity to… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
If I bring back only one gold people are going to say it's a disappointment. But not too many of them own… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
If you want to be the best, you have to do things that other people aren't willing to do. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I've been around water my whole life, so I basically really learned at a young age the importance of it but also… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I love to race the best people in the world and the fastest people in the world. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
With social media, so many people have anxiety and depression because of it. Of course technology is somewhat good, but it can… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
If we can continue to come together and work on small things little by little, at least it's something. It's a start.… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
For the millionth time, I'm retired. I keep saying it, and people keep answering, 'Well, maybe he doesn't mean it this time.'… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
If you look at me, basically my whole entire life I've been around water. So when you look at a stat like,… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, 'I'm an Olympic gold medalist.' — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
People say to me, 'You're so lucky. You get to see the world.' But I don't. I go to the hotel and… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
For so long, I looked at myself as literally a kid who was talented who would go up and down the pool.… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
The support I've received from my sponsors has enabled me to raise the bar in swimming. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I'm definitely ahead of the schedule where I thought I was going to be at. I'm really happy. I was excited to race and… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I think with practice, you can being whatever you want to be, and with a goal you can go in any direction that you… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I learned how fast you can go from being an international hero to being a reference in a joke on a late night talk… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
The only reason I started swimming was for water safety. Then, once I started falling in love with sports, I got more comfortable with… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I don't like to be second in anything. I was trying, I just wasn't going anywhere. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
Every day, there's always something to be worried about; you turn on the news and see something different every day, and it's terrible. Hopefully,… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I want to test my maximum and see how much I can do. And I want to change the world of swimming. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I haven't swam in any of the rivers outside of Baltimore. I try to keep it in the pool. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image