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.
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I just wish people would realize that anything's possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the belief that with effort and determination, achieving dreams and overcoming obstacles is possible.
Terry Fox's quote encourages individuals to recognize their potential for achievement through perseverance. It highlights the idea that the pursuit of dreams requires an active effort and that one's capabilities are often greater than they realize. By urging people to try, Fox suggests that commitment and action can make even the most ambitious aspirations attainable.
Themes
DreamsPossibleTryEffortDetermination
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used as a motivational speech opener at a graduation ceremony.
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