Better Quote by Terry Fox
“There might have been a thousand people who had a better athletic feat than what I did. So for me, just the fact that they gave Canadian Athlete of the Year - and also, I was voted third in the Male Athlete of the Year - the fact that some people did consider what I did an athletic feat, that really makes me feel good.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Canadian Athlete of the Year Acceptance, 1980
Recognition of achievement boosts personal pride even when others may have performed better.
In simple terms: Being acknowledged feels good.
Key Takeaway
Value acknowledgment.
Themes
pride
recognition
humility
Mood
grateful
reflective
Type
inspirational
personal
When to use this quote
- public award ceremony
- personal reflection
- media interview
Key Concepts
selfesteem
social validation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does external validation affect self‑worth?
- What drives you to seek recognition?
A Different Perspective
Recognition may not reflect true merit.
