Quote by Katarina Witt

I started the class late. The teacher said I would have to learn as much in half a year that the others learned in a year. I did it.

I started the class late. The teacher said I would have to l

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This quote reflects the determination and resilience of the individual who joined a class late, facing the challenge of catching up with their peers who had already been studying for a year. Despite this setback, the person pushed themselves to work twice as hard and successfully managed to learn the same amount of material within half the time. It highlights the power of perseverance and the ability to overcome obstacles through dedication and hard work.

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