I'm an athlete, yes, but I'm also a woman. I'm someone who kind of, in a way, lost touch with that part of myself after I lost my legs, because there are certain feminine traits you lose when you have prosthetic legs.
Amy PurdyRead
I knew what I didn't want. I didn't want people to feel sorry for me. I didn't want people to see me as disabled. I wanted to live a life of adventure and stories.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for self-empowerment and authenticity rather than sympathy or pity.
In this quote, Amy Purdy emphasizes her determination to live authentically and actively, rejecting the limiting perceptions of others regarding her disability. She conveys a powerful message about embracing life's challenges and pursuing adventures and meaningful experiences instead of allowing society's pity to define her existence.
Themes
AdventureAuthenticityEmpowermentDisabilityLifeStories
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage others facing challenges.
More from Amy Purdy
All quotes →I always felt really lucky that I only lost my legs, because it could've been so much worse.
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I was on my death bed, and I remember hanging on to these words, 'Don't be scared. You are going to live an amazing life,' and I have.
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When disease took my legs, I eventually realized I didn't need them to lead a full, empowering life; Only True Disability Is in Our Mind.
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