"For a time, at least, I was the most famous person in the entire world"
- Jesse Owens
About this Quote
In this quote, Jesse Owens assesses a period in his life where he experienced a tremendous amount of popularity and recognition. As an Olympic professional athlete who shattered records and defied racial barriers, Owens became a household name and a sign of triumph and determination. He acknowledges that for a brief minute, he was the center of attention and known by individuals all over the world. This declaration highlights the impact and reach of his accomplishments, along with the frustrating sensation of being in the spotlight. It also acts as a suggestion of the power of decision and hard work in accomplishing success.
This quote is written / told by Jesse Owens between September 12, 1913 and March 31, 1980. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
The author also have 12 other quotes.
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"I never wanted to do biography just to tell the life of a famous man. I always wanted to use the life of a man to examine political power, because democracy shapes our lives"
"One of the pleasant duties of America's most famous announcers during the relatively short swing era of the big bands was to host late-night remotes from some of the most famous ballrooms throughout the country"
"I served the famous professors and scholars, and eventually they learned that the Reverend Moon is superior to them. Even Nobel laureate academics who thought they were at the center of knowledge are as nothing in front of me"
"Italian girls are famous for being snobby and expecting men to make the first move. In America, if I don't make eye contact, the guys won't come over and talk. American girls just go for it. You men are spoiled"
"On the other hand, when I give it closer thought, I realize I'm not enough of a dictator to conduct an orchestra because it requires a pretty awful person. When you read these biographies of famous conductors, they are all awful people who fail in their private relationships"
