19 Quotes by Gertrude Ederle

The doctors told me my hearing would get worse if I continued swimming, but I loved the water so much, I just couldn't stop.

To me, the sea is like a person - like a child that I've known a long time. It sounds crazy, I know, but when I swim in the sea I talk to it. I never feel alone when I'm out there.

Oh, I eat whatever I want whenever I want it.

Don't weep for me; don't write any sob stories.

I am not a person who reaches for the moon as long as I have the stars.

Of course one can't eat in a civilized fashion while touring in theatres. But I still manage to get my three meals a day. I find that is sufficient for training.

Slowly I came to know that the depth of our heartbreaks determines the depth of our faith. God gives us everything to conquer the big and the little hurts of life.

When we're in the water, we're not in this world.

I just knew if it could be done, it had to be done, and I did it