"I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well don't. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I've broken my right knee many times and it doesn't hurt a bit"
- Terry Fox
About this Quote
Terry Fox's quote is an effective pointer of the value of resilience and positivity in the face of difficulty. In spite of having to deal with an artificial leg, Terry Fox declines to pity himself and rather chooses to concentrate on the advantages of his situation. He acknowledges that he has broken his right knee lot of times, yet he does not allow himself to be overwhelmed by the discomfort. Instead, he chooses to concentrate on the fact that his synthetic leg does not hurt. This quote is a testimony to Terry Fox's strength of character and his decision to stay positive in the face of difficulty. It is a suggestion to us all that we can choose to focus on the positives in our lives, no matter how difficult our circumstances might be. Terry Fox's quote is an inspiring example of how we can select to remain resilient and optimistic in the face of adversity.
This quote is written / told by Terry Fox between July 28, 1958 and June 28, 1981. He/she was a famous Athlete from Canada.
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