What I do on court is great, but what really matters is what happens off court, the people who you affect.
Coco GauffRead
I want to stand up for people who look like me and feel like they don't have a voice. And I'm lucky enough that some people in the world care about what I have to say. So I try to make sure that I say it and say in a correct way, or in a way that people understand.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Coco Gauff emphasizes the importance of using one's voice to advocate for those who are often unheard.
This quote by Coco Gauff highlights the responsibility she feels to stand up for marginalized individuals who may lack a platform to express themselves. She acknowledges her privilege in being heard and strives to communicate her message thoughtfully and clearly, reflecting her commitment to leadership and advocacy.
Themes
AdvocacyVoiceRepresentationEmpowermentCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech at a community event focused on social justice.
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All quotes →Everyone asks me how I stay calm on court and I think it's because I accepted who I am after overcoming low points in my life.
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The amount of people - and kids especially - that come up to me saying I inspire them is honestly better than any match I could win, just to know that I inspire another kid maybe to pick up a racquet or go through something they're facing at school.
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There's so many people going through so many, like, uncomfortable situations. For me to be - I mean, obviously being nervous is natural - but for me to think that winning a tennis match or losing a tennis match is the end of the world, I think just kind of shows what kind of privilege I have.
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Throughout my life, I was always the youngest to do things, which added hype that I didn't want. It added this pressure that I needed to do well fast.
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It's important for us to know that our worth isn't defined by how well we do in our sport.
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