240 Quotes by Michael Phelps

I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again.

I don’t like to be second in anything. I was trying, I just wasn’t going anywhere.

It’s not how you start, but it’s how you finish.

If you want to be the best, you have to do things that other people aren’t willing to do.

I’m so sick of the water.

The one thing that’s common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don’t like to do.

I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. There’s no better time to try this than now.

I can’t remember the last day I didn’t train.

I believe in God; I’m not saying I’m highly religious.