The only thing I want to sponsor is cancer, and cancer can be beaten. Not any other product. And I hope nobody tries to use me, because I won't let them.
Terry FoxRead
I've said to people before that I'm going to do my very best to make it, and I'm not going to give up. And that's true. But I might not make it. And if I don't make it, the Marathon of Hope better continue.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Determination can lead to personal success, but it's important to inspire others along the way.
Terry Fox's quote emphasizes the value of perseverance in the face of uncertainty and the importance of inspiring collective hope. While personal aspirations are significant, the commitment to a greater cause—such as the Marathon of Hope—illustrates that individual efforts can contribute to a broader legacy that transcends personal success.
Themes
DeterminationHopePerseveranceInspirationLegacy
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience and goal-setting.
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Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going without me.
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If you’ve given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope .
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I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well don't. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I've broken my right knee many times and it doesn't hurt a bit.
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