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Of course, I want to be number one. But being happy and healthy is the most important thing
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"Of course, I want to be number one. But being happy and healthy is the most important thing"

- Venus Williams

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This quote by Venus Williams talks to the importance of prioritizing one's health and wellbeing over any other goal. Williams is an effective professional athlete, and yet she recognizes that her health and joy must come first. This is an effective suggestion that success is not the only step of a person's worth. It is essential to strive for excellence, but it is similarly crucial to look after oneself and to be content with one's life. Williams' words are a suggestion that it is possible to have both success and happiness, but that the latter need to constantly be the priority. Her words are a tip to all of us to take care of ourselves and to strive for balance in our lives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Venus Williams somewhere between June 17, 1980 and today. She was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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