Down South, there was the old 'ladies-don't-do-such-things' way of thinking. You couldn't be a lady and a good athlete at the same time.
Wilma RudolphRead
Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success is more meaningful when achieved through hard work and perseverance.
This quote by Wilma Rudolph emphasizes that the value of achievement is significantly enhanced by the challenges and struggles faced along the way. It suggests that overcoming obstacles not only leads to a richer reward but also contributes to personal growth and fulfillment.
Themes
RewardStruggleSuccessAchievementPerseverance
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to young athletes.
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When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.
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You become world famous, and you sit with kings and queens, and then your first job is just a job. You can't go back to living the way you did before because you've been taken out of one setting and shown the other. That becomes a struggle and makes you struggle.
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The triumph can't be had without the struggle.
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I don't know why I run so fast. I just run.
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