"I played English football - soccer - instead of American football, because we couldn't afford the equipment"
- Wally Schirra
About this Quote
Wally Schirra's quote talks to the financial realities of growing up in a lower-income family. He was unable to take part in American football due to the expense of the equipment, so he selected to play English football, or soccer, instead. This quote highlights the value of having access to resources in order to participate in particular activities. It likewise talks to the power of resourcefulness and imagination in discovering ways to engage in activities regardless of monetary restrictions. Schirra's quote is a tip that even when faced with monetary challenge, there are still ways to pursue one's passions. It is a testament to the power of decision and strength in the face of adversity.
This quote is written / told by Wally Schirra between March 12, 1923 and May 3, 2007. He/she was a famous Astronaut from USA.
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