Diana Nyad Quotes
Top 30 wise famous quotes and sayings by Diana Nyad
Diana Nyad Famous Quotes & Sayings
Discover top inspirational quotes from Diana Nyad on Wise Famous Quotes.
I am interested in the unknown, and the only path to the unknown is through breaking barriers, an often painful process.
The box jellyfish takes you into an area of what I'd call science fiction. You feel like you've been dipped in hot burning oil. You burst into flames.
There is ... nothing greater than touching the shore after crossing some great body of water knowing that I've done it with my own two arms and legs.
I do write all the time about - you tell me what your dreams are. What are you chasing? It's not impossible. Name it.
There's so much boldness in living life this way, and we did it all, and no one can take it away from us.
I swam. We made it, our team, from the rocks of Cuba to the beach of Florida, in squeaky-clean, ethical fashion.
Whatever your Other Shore is, whatever you must do, whatever inspires you, you will find a way to get there.
This journey has always been about reaching your own other shore no matter what it is, and that dream continues.
All of us suffer difficulties in our lives. And if you say to yourself 'find a way,' you'll make it through.
A lot of athletes have this sort of invincibility: [The jellyfish] should worry about me. I don't worry about them. I'll just swim right through them.
I wanted to teach myself some life lessons at the age of 60 and one of them was that you don't give up.
Write that novel. Start that business you've always wanted to. The ultimate high of life is the commitment to pursuing something.
I am overwhelmed by the strength of my body and the power of my mind. For one moment, just one second, I feel immortal.
I love that aspect of sports where you can see what kind of work, how much work, an athlete's been doing by how her body is carved.
The integrity and self-esteem gained from winning the battle against extremity are the richest treasures in my life
Never, ever give up. You're never too old to chase your dreams. It looks like a solitary sport, but really a team effort
For previous generations, swimming the English Channel was the feat to accomplish. And that's been done.
I failed and faltered many times, but I can look back without regret because I was never burdened with the paralysis of fear and inaction.