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Discover the thoughtful and inspirational Quotes of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history.
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

I always have been trying to work on the other side of Jackie, and that is, making sure that my appearance, that my image, is right; also, working in the job world, knowing how it is to wake up and go to a job.

– Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

I love track and field, but I also know the day will come when I will have to do something else.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Even at 10 or 12, I was a hot, fast little cheerleader.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

I’m not shy. I’m modest, but I’m very outgoing.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

People assume that because I’m a great athlete, I can dance. But no. My rhythm is off a little bit.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

My passion for giving is no different than yours. I give because it’s in my heart to give. I give because I was taught to give at a very early age. This is how I developed my passion for giving.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

The 2012 London Olympic Games fostered a generation of hope. I witnessed women participating for the very first time, representing every nation.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

I set my sights on making an Olympic team, not realizing how tough it was going to be.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

There are few restrictions on your life with asthma, as long as you take care of yourself.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

What people need to know is that asthma isn’t a minor ‘wheeze-disease.’ It kills over five thousand people in America every year, and I could’ve been one of them.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

It wasn’t until I was 14 and watched the 1976 Olympic games on television that I really started to dream about the big time. I remember seeing Evelyn Ashford in the 100 meters, and she was going to UCLA.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well. The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren’t listening.

– Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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