The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.
Jackie Joyner-KerseeRead
What people need to know is that asthma isn't a minor 'wheeze-disease.' It kills over five thousand people in America every year, and I could've been one of them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Asthma is a serious condition that can be fatal, contrary to common misconceptions about its severity.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee emphasizes the gravity of asthma, arguing that it is often downplayed as a minor health issue. Her personal experience highlights how it can be life-threatening, as she underscores the significant number of deaths it causes annually, which serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of awareness and proper management of the condition.
Themes
AsthmaHealthAwarenessSeriousnessDisease
In practice
Example use cases
In a health seminar discussing chronic illnesses, this quote could highlight the seriousness of asthma.
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We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism, sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless.
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The 2012 London Olympic Games fostered a generation of hope. I witnessed women participating for the very first time, representing every nation.
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It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.
Jackie Joyner-KerseeRead
I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be.
Jackie Joyner-KerseeRead
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