From legendary Olympians to modern-day icons, each of these unauthorised quotes demonstrates the power of words and positive thinking in our everyday lives.

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'Dreams weigh nothing.' - Sam Kerr

'You will not always be strong, but you can always be brave.' - Simone Biles

'Champions adjust. Champions are masters at being resilient.' - Billie Jean King

'If you truly want to live life you have to get involved, pursue your passions and dream big.' - Jessica Watson

'No one should have to justify the space that they take up, and people with disability shouldn't have to be exceptional in order to be accepted.' - Madison de Rozario

'No one can arrive from being talented alone. God gives talent; work transforms talent into genius.' - Anna Pavlova