Evelyn Ashford Quotes & Sayings

“Whatever muscles I have are the product of my own hard work and nothing else.”

“I take pride in everything I do. I don't want to be handed anything. I want to earn it.”

“I was single-minded and I had tunnel vision. Now it's time for a change.”

“I can't run forever. I decided to go back to school for my degree, because I know now there's more to life than track.”

“When I'm running fast, I don't feel anything, it's effortless, it's like my feet don't even touch the ground, it's like I'm flying.”

“I want to combine a business major with studies in clothing and textiles.”

“Before me, sprinters retired at 23 or 24. I run because I still like it, I can make a living, and I feel I was born to do it. And because people tell me I can't do it.”

“I've noticed that since I've been pregnant I see babies everywhere. I love talking to them. I never used to really like kids that much. I guess it comes out of you naturally.”

“The fastest way to get me to go out and do something is to tell me no way I can do it.”

“I always want to be the best and if I can't, I don't want to run.”