Althea Gibson

Born :25 August 1927

Tribute :28 September 2003

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Althea Gibson born on 25th August 1927, and passed away on 28th September 2003, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations. Over the past 76 years, we have thoughtfully curated a selection of 8 powerful, inspirational, and motivational quotes - carefully handpicked from an extensive archive of life lessons and timeless wisdom. This legendary quote writer was born in american and went on to share won inspiring words with the world, leaving behind a global legacy that transcends borders.

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Quotes of Althea Gibson

Timeless words and powerful thoughts from Althea Gibson - discover the wisdom, inspiration, and voice behind the quotes that continue to resonate

I don't want to be put on a pedestal. I just want to be reasonably successful and live a normal life with all the conveniences to make it so.

Most of us who aspire to be tops in our fields don't really consider the amount of work required to stay tops.

I always wanted to be somebody. If I made it, it's half because I was game enough to take a lot of punishment along the way and half because there were a lot of people who cared enough to help me.

Shaking hands with the Queen of England was a long way from being forced to sit in the colored section of the bus going into downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.

No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you.

In the field of sports you are more or less accepted for what you do rather than what you are.

Being champion is all well and good, but you can't eat a crown.

In sports, you simply aren't considered a real champion until you have defended your title successfully. Winning it once can be a fluke; winning it twice proves you are the best.

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