“Swimmers know full well that every second has a beginning, a middle, and an end.”

“The water doesn't know how old you are.”

“I've wanted to win at everything, every day, since I was a kid. And time doesn't change a person, it just helps you get a handle on who you are. Even at age 41, I still hate losing--I'm just more gracious about it. I'm also aware that setbacks have an upside; they fuel new dreams.”

“I'm thinking that I shouldn't have filed my nails last night.”

“You don't have to put an age limit on your dreams.”

“Never put an age limit on your dreams”

“I'd proven to the world that maturity, experience, dedication, and ingenuity can make up for a little senescence. Muscle tightening is not the only thing that happens to our bodies over time. We gain knowledge, focus, and understanding, and those things can help us win.”