I think you can do anything in this life whether you're in a wheelchair or not. I go to festivals, nightclubs, I travel the world, I'm loving my work on Triple J.
Dylan AlcottRead
I could take away all the gold medals and everything, that was the biggest thing that sport has given me. Belonging into a community, but also being proud of who I was.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of sports lies in community and self-acceptance rather than just winning.
Dylan Alcott emphasizes that the true value of sports extends beyond accolades like gold medals; it lies in the sense of belonging to a community and fostering pride in one's identity. This sentiment reflects the idea that personal connections and self-acceptance are more meaningful than mere achievements.
Themes
CommunityBelongingPrideSportsIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about teamwork, this quote could highlight the importance of community.
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All quotes →I don't get out of bed every day to play to win a tennis tournament, I honestly don't. I do it because I love it, but it also provides me with a platform to do what I really want: which is to continue to change the perceptions around disability.
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When I turned on the TV or the radio, and flicked to the newspaper, I never saw anyone like me. That's what I struggled with the most. I loved Pat Rafter. I couldn't be Pat Rafter. I watched Rove McManus and I couldn't be Rove either.
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I questioned whether anyone would love me because I'm in a wheelchair.
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My purpose is changing perceptions so people with disability, people like me can get out there and live the lives that they deserve to live.
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People used to stare at me when I was growing up because I was in a wheelchair, and I hated it. Now they're staring at me because they know me. How amazing is that? It's 'Oh, that's Dylan!' Not, 'Oh, there's a guy in a wheelchair.'
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