I learned how fast you can go from being an international hero to being a reference in a joke on a late night talk show. Michael Phelps
I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time. Michael Phelps
I wouldn't say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it. Michael Phelps
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. Michael Phelps
I know it won't be eight medals again. If you want to compare me to that, that's your decision, not mine. I'm going out there to try to accomplish the things that I have in my mind and in my heart. Michael Phelps
If I bring back only one gold people are going to say it's a disappointment. But not too many of them own an Olympic gold medal so if I get one I'm going to be happy. Michael Phelps
My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, 'I'm an Olympic gold medalist.' Michael Phelps
If you want to be the best, you have to do things that other people aren't willing to do. Michael Phelps
I want to be able to look back and say, 'I've done everything I can, and I was successful.' I don't want to look back and say I should have done this or that. I'd like to change things for the younger generation of swimmers coming along. Michael Phelps
Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home. Michael Phelps
I think sometimes I guess you see records, say you want to get there and use that as motivation. In a way, it's kind of cool if there is a possibility to rewrite history and be up there with the greats of Olympic history. Michael Phelps