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Here are **verified quotes of wisdom** from **Wilma Rudolph** (1940–1994), Olympic champion and pioneer in women’s athletics, whose life story continues to inspire:
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1. **”The triumph can’t be had without the struggle.”**
– A reflection on how perseverance through adversity is essential to achieve anything meaningful.
2. **”Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit.”**
– From her public speaking engagements; she often emphasized belief in oneself and the strength within.
3. **”Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose.”**
– Wilma understood that setbacks are part of growth and character-building.
4. **”I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never give up, no matter what else happened.”**
– From interviews describing her rehabilitation from polio as a child, and the resolve that shaped her future.
5. **”My doctor told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother.”**
– A powerful tribute to hope, love, and the importance of those who believe in us.
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Let me know if you’d like these translated to Swedish or used in a themed reflection.