Skip to content

Always Quote by Shannon Briggs

“I missed a lot of school. I was always sick. I was in the hospital a lot. Asthma kicked my butt.” quote by Shannon Briggs
Download Open image
“I missed a lot of school. I was always sick. I was in the hospital a lot. Asthma kicked my butt.”

Shannon Briggs

About This Quote

Source Interview: Boxing Podcast, 2018

He recounts chronic illness and hospitalizations that disrupted his education.

In simple terms: He missed school due to asthma and hospital stays.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize health to support learning.

Themes

health adversity education

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • school attendance
  • medical management
  • support systems

Key Concepts

asthma resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What support could have helped him?
  • How can schools better assist chronically ill students?
A Different Perspective

Health issues can still allow academic success with accommodations.

2.2 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by Shannon Briggs

Explore all 97 Shannon Briggs quotes

More Always quotes

Browse all 36,048 Always quotes