Famous quote by Mary Lou Retton

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I love her attitude, but as much as Id like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do
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"I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do"

- Mary Lou Retton

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Mary Lou Retton's quote speaks to the value of mindset and humility. She enjoys the mindset of somebody, but she selects not to bring her medals to a speech or appearance. This talks to her humility and her understanding that her achievements are not the only thing that matters. She is not trying to display her medals, however rather she is trying to focus on the mindset and the message she is attempting to communicate. She is not trying to draw attention to herself, however rather to the message she is trying to share. Mary Lou Retton's quote is a pointer that mindset and humility are essential qualities to have and that achievements ought to not be the only thing that matters. It is a suggestion that we need to concentrate on the message we are trying to share and not on ourselves.

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Mary Lou Retton This quote is written / told by Mary Lou Retton somewhere between January 24, 1968 and today. She was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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