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.
I learned that he that will be a hero will barely be a man; that he that will be nothing but a doer of his work is sure of his manhood.
We live, I am trying to say, in an epidemic of male violence against women.
Anyone can see the adversity in a difficult situation, but it takes a stronger person to see the opportunity.
If the Philippines secure their independence after heroic and stubborn conflicts, they can rest assured that neither England, nor Germany, nor France, and still less Holland, will dare to take up what Spain has been unable to hold.
Reality is harsh. It can be cruel and ugly. Yet no matter how much we grieve over our environment and circumstances nothing will change. What is important is not to be defeated, to forge ahead bravely. If we do this, a path will open before us.
I still suffer terribly from stage fright. I get sick with fear. Not every night, but at the beginning and on occasion - not necessarily when I'm expecting it. You just have to cope with it - take it on the chin and work through it, trying to use the adrenalin to perform.
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