Every book is a box of ideas.
I wanted a T-shirt that says 'USA National Team'. It turned out to be a very smart decision.
Some coaches are on power trips. I've never needed somebody to tell me I'm not working hard enough.
You're either an Olympian or not in swimming.
I couldn't beat Michael Phelps. A couple of years ago, I was racing against him and it just kinda dawned on me during the race that there was no chance I was gonna beat this guy. And so I said, if you can't beat him, find a race that he won't swim.
There's a cardinal rule that you don't talk about sharks. If you don't see it, it's not there.
The exhibitionist loves to flirt with shame
I also care that the public are getting their 12 dollars worth when they go to a movie, and that they're not coming out not wanting to ever see a movie with me in it again. I don't care what people think of me as a person, but I do care what people think of my work, and whether I'm investing enough into it.
Every age requires a new approach to the Qur’an for the simple reason that the Quran is made for all ages. It is our duty to look for deeper meanings in the Quran in order to increase our knowledge and experience. The Quran wants your intellect to be always active and trying to approach the message of God. God himself dedicated this book to people who think.
Many of the faults you see in others, dear reader, are your own nature reflected in them.