Gertrude Ederle
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.Collection: Alone
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.
I am not a person who reaches for the moon as long as I have the stars.
I was happiest between the waves.
Don't weep for me; don't write any sob stories.
Oh, I eat whatever I want whenever I want it.
God has been good to me.
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.
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.Collection: Beach
I just knew if it could be done, it had to be done, and I did itCollection: Done
People said women couldn't swim the Channel, but I proved they could.Collection: People
I have no complaints. I am comfortable and satisfied. I am not the kind of person who reaches for the moon as long as I have the stars.Collection: Stars
When we're in the water, we're not in this world.Collection: Water
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.Collection: Hurt