Gertrude Ederle Quotes & Sayings

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. — Gertrude Ederle

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. — Gertrude Ederle

People said women couldn't swim the Channel, but I proved they could. — Gertrude Ederle

When somebody tells me I cannot do something, that's when I do it, — Gertrude Ederle

Oh, I eat whatever I want whenever I want it. — Gertrude Ederle

When we're in the water, we're not in this world. — Gertrude Ederle

Don't weep for me; don't write any sob stories. — Gertrude Ederle

I was happiest between the waves. — Gertrude Ederle

I am not a person who reaches for the moon as long as I have the stars. — 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. — Gertrude Ederle

God has been good to me. — Gertrude Ederle

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. — Gertrude Ederle

I just knew if it could be done, it had to be done, and I did it — Gertrude Ederle