wilma rudolph

“ The potential for greatness lives within each of us. ”

“ Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. ”

“ Nobody goes undefeated all the time. ”

“ It doesn't matter what you're trying to accomplish. It's all a matter of discipline. ”

“ The triumph can't be had without the struggle. ”

“ By the time I was 12 I was challenging every boy in our neighborhood at running, jumping, everything. ”

“ When you come from a large, wonderful family, theres always a way to achieve your goals. ”

“ I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never give up, no matter what else happened. ”

“ If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday. ”

“ My mother taught me very early to believe I could achieve any accomplishment I wanted to. The first was to walk without braces. ”