"As simple as it sounds, we all must……" — Mary Lou Retton
"As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we've been given."
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39 Quotes by Mary Lou Retton
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There are so many negatives in our society. To be on the cover of a magazine these days, you have…
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As much time as you put into it, that's what your achievements are going to be when you come out…
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Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing your self to the limit,…
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Friendship is a living thing that lasts only as it is nourished with kindness, sympathy, and understanding.
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Rather then focusing on the obstacle in your path, focus on the bridge over the obstacle.
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There can be distractions, but if you're isolated from the heart of the Games, the Olympics become just another competition.
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For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.
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As a kid, I was a pretty good little sprinter.
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In the dressing room, I always put on my right shoe first. Same thing for my right wristband.
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Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success…
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Pay-per-view would deprive many kids of the delight of seeing the Olympics.
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I cant justify taking money away from hungry kids and needy schools to pay for the Games when corporations are…
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