Little boldness is needed to assail the opinions and practices of notoriously wicked men; but to rebuke great and good men for their conduct, and to impeach their discernment, is the highest effort of moral courage.
William Lloyd GarrisonRead
When I got home from hospital, and I was in a wheelchair in a plaster body cast, an aeroplane flew over. And I thought to myself, 'Well, if I can't walk, then I might as well fly.' And I was lifted into the aeroplane for the first time. And when I took the controls of the aeroplane, I knew this was something I could do. I thought, 'I can fly.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes resilience and the ability to pursue one's dreams despite adversity.
In this powerful statement, Janine Shepherd reflects on a pivotal moment in her life after experiencing a significant injury that left her wheelchair-bound. Instead of succumbing to despair over her inability to walk, she chose to embrace the possibilities that life still offered, realizing that she could achieve her dreams of flying an airplane. This moment of courage highlights the human spirit's ability to adapt and thrive even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Themes
CourageResilienceDreamsAdaptationOvercoming
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles.
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