I can only control what I do when I go compete.
Simone BilesRead
We've always had each other's backs in and out of competition. We support each other the most because we're the only ones that know what it's like to go through what we do, and so we can't be more thankful for each other. We're like sisters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True friendship is based on mutual support and understanding.
In this quote, Simone Biles emphasizes the deep bond of friendship that extends beyond competition. She conveys that the shared experiences between friends create a unique understanding of each other's challenges, leading to an unwavering support system that feels almost familial.
Themes
FriendshipSupportCompetitionUnderstandingSisters
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech, one might quote this to highlight the importance of support among friends.
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Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.
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A successful competition for me is always going out there and putting 100 percent into whatever I'm doing. It's not always winning. People, I think, mistake that it's just winning. Sometimes it could be, but for me, it's hitting the best sets I can, gaining confidence, and having a good time and having fun.
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Most people would focus on concentrating more, and I can't do that. It almost makes me overthink a lot of my things. I have to focus on not thinking.
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