"Those of us who participate realize the incredible……" — Bill Toomey
"Those of us who participate realize the incredible honor bestowed on us, but to really understand the true scope and depth of the movement requires more investigation and concentration."
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39 Quotes by Bill Toomey
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When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S.…
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Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.
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Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.
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My family knew, but most of the sporting world did not realize that my right hand been some 75% paralyzed.
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Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes…
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The Olympics have been with the world since 776 B.C., and have only been interrupted by war, especially in the…
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Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.
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A key factor is to do training that is fun.
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People need to know that by donating, coaching, and just lending support, anyone can become part of the wonderful global…
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I have competed before empty stadiums a lot in my career.
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The fans and supporters are also part of the Olympic family.
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It is always possible to improve.
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Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business. Large stores, gilt signs, flaming advertisements, will all prove…
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Forgetfulness - a gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.
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There are people who have never been taught anything, and know everything, have never been anywhere, and understand everything, have…
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What gift has providence bestowed on man that is so dear to him as his children?
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There is no effect more disproportionate to its cause than the happiness bestowed by a small compliment.
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Prayer is not appointed for the furnishing of God with the knowledge of what we need, but it is designed…
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That praises are without reason lavished on the dead, and that the honours due only to are paid to antiquity,…
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It seems that nature, which has so wisely disposed our bodily organs with a view to our happiness, has also…
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In the beginning of his human life man was embryonic in the world of the matrix. There he received capacity…
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