"It almost hurts me to walk down a road and have people grab my hand and ask for my autograph and not sit and talk. When I'm finished I'm not going to be on the front page, but I'm going to be just as happy without the publicity"
- Terry Fox
About this Quote
This quote by Terry Fox talks to the significance of meaningful relationships and the requirement for real connection. Fox is expressing his disappointment with the superficial nature of popularity and the lack of meaningful discussions that come with it. He is suggesting that he would rather have significant discussions with people than be on the front page of the newspaper. He is stressing that he will be just as delighted without the publicity, as long as he has significant relationships. This quote speaks to the importance of relationships and the requirement for real connection. It is a tip that fame and acknowledgment are fleeting, however meaningful relationships are lasting.
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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