You never know what can happen. I feel like I have a pretty good chance, but you never know.
Meaning of the quote
You never know what might happen in the future. Carly Patterson, an American athlete, says that even though she feels she has a good chance, there is always uncertainty. She reminds us that we can never be sure what the outcome will be, no matter how confident we may feel. This quote encourages us to be prepared for unexpected situations and to stay positive, even when the future seems uncertain.
About Carly Patterson
Carly Rae Patterson was an American gymnast who won the all-around gold medal at the 2004 Olympics, making her the first non-boycotted U.S. champion. She is now a singer, songwriter, and a frequent radio guest in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
More quotes from Carly Patterson
Probably Romania and China and Russia. I think they’re all working really hard to beat us right now.
American gymnast
I think we all have had better days in competition.
American gymnast
Well, it’s still another two-day competition, so it’s really important to show that you’re ready. Every meet is really important right now. You’ve got to keep showing you can hit.
American gymnast
It meant a lot because it was my first time to compete as a senior at that meet, which was kind of weird because I’ve done senior all year, but I didn’t get to compete last year because of my elbow.
American gymnast
I think it helps me. You know, I’ve got two more meets under my belt, and that’s always a good thing.
American gymnast
If they did it like they did it in ’96 or whenever, just picking it from one meet, what if someone had the meet of their life but they’re not usually a good competitor? That could be really bad for the team. So, I think this is the best way.
American gymnast
Then after I saw the scoreboard that we were tied, I was really happy, because I really wanted to win.
American gymnast
Yep, my body is doing good and everything feels good and I’m ready.
American gymnast
The only thing I really, really want is for the U.S. to win again. Just to win another team gold. And, of course I would really want to win an all-around gold.
American gymnast
I guess I’m kind of used to it because it’s always been that way for me.
American gymnast
She said I did good and I think she was happy with what I did. She just wants me to get my higher Start Value vault, which I’ll be competing at Trials and, hopefully, the Olympics.
American gymnast
I want to do it for myself. It’s my goal and dream. All I can ask for is to get the chance and go out there and do the best I can, be as ready as I can.
American gymnast
It just meant a lot because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve always wanted to be a Senior National Champ. I was Junior National Champ in 2002, so now to be the senior champ is great.
American gymnast
I thought I had gotten second, but I didn’t, so I was really happy.
American gymnast
I think we’re all really strong and we just need to keep working really hard. If we go out there and do our best we’ll win again. All we need to do is hit.
American gymnast
You never know what can happen. I feel like I have a pretty good chance, but you never know.
American gymnast
Well, first I have to make the team, of course.
American gymnast