Homophobia hurts our league. Racism hurts it. Sexism hurts it.
Interpretation
Discrimination in any form damages the integrity and unity of a community.
In this quote, Sue Bird emphasizes that various forms of discrimination—be it homophobia, racism, or sexism—are detrimental not just to individuals but to the entire league as a whole. By recognizing the harm caused by these prejudices, we are encouraged to foster an inclusive environment that benefits everyone involved.
In practice
Using this quote at a sports event to promote inclusivity.
A lot of us players, if you were to ask them, feel like they have to play overseas. Why? 'Why not? Might as well do it while I can.' For a while, I felt that way - I've got to make the most money that I can. Now, do I feel like I could still play overseas? Absolutely. But I don't feel that pressure anymore.
All of the teams in this league that have won multiple championships, they didn't come out the gate winning. Sometimes you have to take those hits to understand what it takes to win.
As quickly as you can go 4-1, you can go 1-4. And the whole objective is not to get too high and not to get too low. It's one thing to tell somebody that and explain it, but it's another thing to really buy in, to have felt that and understand what it means to stay even-keel. That's what you have to be in this league.
There was a man who sold a hyena skin while the beast still lived and who was killed in hunting it.
My own cancer experience has taught me that the most comforting words from friends have often been both the simplest and the most honest.
A real man will never let his fear of death overpower his honor, his sense of duty to his country, and his innate manhood.
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.
As adults, we have a legal and moral obligation to stand up and speak out for children who are being abused - they cannot speak for themselves.
The most mortifying infirmity in human nature, to feel in ourselves, or to contemplate in another, is perhaps cowardice.
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