I suppose, because I am a sportsman and travel all over Australia, I see every day Australians doing small and large and often unnoticed deeds; many times I thought how nice it would be for them to be recognised, so I hope somehow that in receiving this honour that I represent these people.
Interpretation
Recognizing the everyday contributions of ordinary people can inspire us to appreciate their efforts and consider our own actions.
Steve Waugh's quote emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the often-unrecognized efforts of everyday Australians. As a sportsman who travels extensively, he reflects on the myriad of small and large deeds performed by ordinary people, expressing a desire to serve as a representative for these unsung heroes as he receives an honor. His words inspire us to recognize and appreciate the contributions of those around us.
In practice
During an award speech to honor community service workers.
I'd like to try to inspire the youth, that's obviously where our future is and the kids are the ones you can mould and you can give them ideas and opportunities and I'd like to try to inspire all the young kids because I had a dream when I was young, that was to play for Australia.
Acting provides the fulfillment of never being fulfilled. You're never as good as you'd like to be. So there's always something to hope for.
In the past we have had a light which flickered, in the present we have a light which flames, and in the future there will be a light which shines over all the land and sea.
I was the first South Asian female to do comedy videos on YouTube. But at the same time, all races face their barriers, and I've learned through YouTube, if it's not race, it will be sexism, if it's not sexism, it will be homophobia. It will always be something, and all voices should be heard.
I believe in a passion for inclusion.
Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.
Dreamers don't have special genes. They find circumstances that amplify their dreams.
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