Aimee Mullins
1976
5
Quotes
Biography
Aimee Mullins is an American athlete, model, actress, and public speaker. Born in 1976 with a medical condition that led to the amputation of both her legs below the knee, Mullins became a record-breaker in track and field, specializing in sprinting and long jump. She became known for pushing boundaries, challenging stereotypes, and advocating for diversity and inclusion. Mullins has also made significant contributions to the fashion and entertainment industries, promoting a more inclusive definition of beauty and ability.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The only true disability is a crushed spirit.
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What makes you different is what makes you unique.
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In the end, the real tragedy of disabling barriers is not that they exist, but that the efforts to maintain them and keep them constraining is so fierce and unquestioned.
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Identity is a self-vision intertwined with the perceptions of others.
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Don't let what you don't have hold you back from using what you do have.