I suppose, because I am a sportsman and travel all over Australia, I see every day Australians doing small and large and often unnoticed deeds; many times I thought how nice it would be for them to be recognised, so I hope somehow that in receiving this honour that I represent these people.
Interpretation
Recognizing the everyday contributions of ordinary people can inspire us to appreciate their efforts and consider our own actions.
Steve Waugh's quote emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the often-unrecognized efforts of everyday Australians. As a sportsman who travels extensively, he reflects on the myriad of small and large deeds performed by ordinary people, expressing a desire to serve as a representative for these unsung heroes as he receives an honor. His words inspire us to recognize and appreciate the contributions of those around us.
In practice
During an award speech to honor community service workers.
I'd like to try to inspire the youth, that's obviously where our future is and the kids are the ones you can mould and you can give them ideas and opportunities and I'd like to try to inspire all the young kids because I had a dream when I was young, that was to play for Australia.
I want to shake people up so bad, that when they leave a nightclub where I've performed, I just want them to be to pieces.
We had to save you because you're the mockingjay, Katniss," says Plutarch. "While you live, the revolution lives.
There is, for me, as a black woman, as an African woman, a sense of possibility in America that I don't feel when I'm in Europe.
If the Angel deigns to appear, it will be because you have convinced him, not by tears but by your humble resolve to be always beginning β to be a Beginner!
Through you, we feel as giants, once again.
Martin Luther was asked, what would you do if tomorrow the world would come to an end, and he said, 'I would plant an apple tree today.' This is a real good answer. I would start shooting a movie.
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