- Nov 07, 2020
Opportunity Quotes
Words on access, equity, and potential.
These opportunity quotes come largely from people working to expand educational access, describing the gap between talent sent toward finance or law and talent sent toward underserved communities. One entry questions why a country built on equal opportunity still lets birthplace determine outcomes. Related reflections continue in our Great quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Matter
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- Nov 07, 2020
At every writers' conference, you have the opportunity to hear from best-selling authors, top literary agents, and excellent editors who will demystify the publishing industry and give you great advice, no matter where you are in your writing career or what you're currently struggling with.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
People don't understand rural America. Sixteen percent of our population is rural, but 40 percent of our military is rural. I don't believe that's because of a lack of opportunity in rural America. I believe that's because if you grow up in rural America, you know you can't just keep taking from the land. You've got to give something back.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
As a prosecutor, I've been in prisons. I've had the opportunity to see what they're like in America.
- Lose
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's a disappointment to lose key players. On the other hand it creates an opportunity to play other players.
- Doors
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- Nov 07, 2020
Our workforce and our entire economy are strongest when we embrace diversity to its fullest, and that means opening doors of opportunity to everyone and recognizing that the American Dream excludes no one.
- Matter
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- Nov 07, 2020
I like to call the Department of Labor the Department of Opportunity, and that means opportunity for everyone - no matter whom you love.
- Inequality
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- Nov 07, 2020
President Obama believes that income inequality is one of the most pressing matters facing the nation. If we are going to be a country that provides ladders of opportunity and believes in a thriving middle class, then we have to raise the minimum wage.
- Great Opportunity
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think theater is a great training ground; I think it's a great opportunity to play.
- Health
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- Nov 07, 2020
People were concerned about national security, and that precluded us from having the opportunity to break through on the issues that we cared most about - the economy, education and health care.
- Growth
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- Nov 07, 2020
Chaos in the world brings uneasiness, but it also allows the opportunity for creativity and growth.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Freedom requires us to view people as wanting the opportunity to earn their success.
- Dreams
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- Nov 07, 2020