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I want to be able to look back and say, Ive done everything I can, and I was successful. I dont want to look back and sa
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"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

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Michael Phelps is expressing his desire to be effective and to leave a legacy for the younger generation of swimmers. He wishes to be able to reflect on his life and take pride in what he has actually accomplished. He does not wish to have any regrets or seem like he could have done more. He wishes to have the ability to look back and understand that he did everything he might to be successful. He also wishes to have the ability to make a favorable influence on the younger generation of swimmers. He wishes to have the ability to supply them with the tools and resources they require to be successful. He wishes to have the ability to recall and know that he made a distinction in the lives of the younger generation of swimmers. He wishes to be able to look back and take pride in what he has actually accomplished and the impact he has actually had on the lives of others.

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Michael Phelps This quote is written / told by Michael Phelps somewhere between June 30, 1985 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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