Carl Lewis Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“'m so fortunate to have done what I love to do for so long, but the day I retired was one of the best days of my life. Not because I was happy to get away from the sport, but because it was clear in my mind that I had done all I possibly could, and that it was time to go.”

“We cannot rest until we make sure that our families can afford to live and raise their kids here, that our seniors can remain in their homes and afford their health and pharmaceutical costs.”

“Why do we have 47 million people without health care? Because America has become about 'me'. What's happened to 'we' as a people? I believe in that and that resonates to most people.”

“I'm a businessman and actor and I still make appearances.”

“I always wanted to be wealthy. I did.”

“I enjoy my life, I love track, I'm set for life financially.”

“I have no intention of lingering through a season, just to have a chance to be an alternate on a relay. I don't want that.”

“I like the pressure of having to perform so people will come to me.”

“I'm not a coach and I know it. I'm too busy and it doesn't pay. I'm expensive. But I would always advise.”

“I'm not running for state Senate because I wanted to become a politician. I'm running because I wanted to serve.”