"You are always racing against the other swimmers, but I always try to just focus on what I'm doing and how I want to swim my races."

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Source : Source: www.pbs.org

Katie Ledecky

#Focus Quotes #Swim Quotes #Racing Quotes

“We're all just a bundle of habits shaped by our memories. And to the extent that we control our lives, we do so by gradually altering those habits, which is to say the networks of our memory. No lasting joke, or invention, or insight, or work of art was ever produced by an external memory. Not yet, at least.”
“For me, writing plays is far more an act of the mind than of the emotions. It's a very different kind of impulse than fiction writing.”
“Acting like you donâ€™t care is a whole lot easier when you donâ€™t care”
“Gracious Lord, oh bomb the Germans. Spare their women for Thy Sake, And if that is not too easy, We will pardon Thy Mistake. But, gracious Lord, whate'er shall be, Don't let anyone bomb me.”

Source : John Betjeman (2007). “Tennis Whites and Teacakes”, Hodder & Stoughton
“The greatness of nations is shown by their strict regard for human rights, rigid enforcement of the law without bias, and just administration of the affairs of life.”
“After we put my son to bed, my husband and I curl up and watch a movie or TV. That's when I finally put up my feet and have my glass of wine and a brownie.”
“Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.”
“Contrary to popular opinion, classical music does not have to be enjoyed amid exclusive circles, there need not be any snobbishness attached to it. It's there for everyone. I play for the people.”

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