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Amy Purdy Quotes: When disease took my legs, I eventually realized I didn't need them to lead a full, empowering life; Only True Disability Is in Our Mind.
         

When disease took my legs, I eventually realized I didn't need them to lead a full, empowering life; Only True Disability Is in Our Mind.


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This page presents the quote "When disease took my legs, I eventually realized I didn't need them to lead a full, empowering life; Only True Disability Is in Our Mind.". Author of this quote is Amy Purdy. This quote is about disease, life, disability, legs, mind, inspirational, suicide, motivational, empowering,.