I realised from a very early age that God gave me a gift, and that gift was to run, and I wanted to use it to the best of my ability.
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I can understand how evolution says, don't believe in God, but I've never had this problem. I've always loved His creation. Unfortunately, this doesn't mean anything to some people, and I just don't get that After all, if you just read the Bible plainly, it tells you everything. From Creation, to the Flood, to Jesus. I can't see how you can come to the conclusion, there is no God.Betty Cuthbert
You've got to stick at a thing, a particular thing, until you succeed.I feel that's the only way to succeed - by concentrating on something in particular. Once you know what you've got to do you will succeed, you will succeed.
Betty Cuthbert
Everything I did that required effort, I opened my mouth. Even to catch a ball, I opened my mouth.
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The integral part of being a star is having the will to win. All the champions have it.
Betty Cuthbert
While I was out I did the right thing, by being in the public and being noticed, but I loved to get home and have my little security.
Betty Cuthbert
My salvation was a free gift. I didn't have to work for it and it's better than any gold medal that I've ever won.
Betty Cuthbert
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