Quote by Cathy Freeman

With Alexander's cancer, I was definitely brought to my knees for the first time because of the fear factor.

With Alexander's cancer, I was definitely brought to my knee

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In this quote, the speaker reveals that their perspective on fear changed dramatically due to Alexander's experience with cancer. It suggests that the fear associated with the illness was so overwhelming that it rendered the speaker emotionally and mentally vulnerable, giving them a humbling and transformative experience. The quote conveys the magnitude and impact of fear, indicating it was an unprecedented event that profoundly affected the speaker.

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