One of the benefits of playing to small audiences in small clubs for a few years is that you're allowed to fail.
David ByrneRead
There's no shame in a bronze medal. I used to think that, and I'm so ashamed of thinking that because there's so much joy and hard work and love in this.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Achieving a bronze medal is a significant accomplishment that reflects hard work and dedication.
Kerri Walsh Jennings expresses her journey from viewing a bronze medal as inferior to understanding the immense value it represents. She acknowledges that every medal, regardless of its color, symbolizes the joy, effort, and passion that go into achieving one's goals, emphasizing that all achievements deserve recognition.
Themes
Bronze MedalJoyHard WorkLoveSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about sportsmanship, one could use this quote to emphasize the value of all achievements.
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