- Feel
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- 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
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have pursued my dream and I believe it is important to give back because I have been given the opportunity to be what I am now.
- Blessed
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was blessed and lucky to have been given opportunity. I really thank my dad, Joe Ben Hudgens, for taking his time and adopting this kid from the Philippines, and gave him his future, and opportunities. Without him, I wouldn't be here.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
In a world where the latest app can sell for billions of dollars, there are plenty of ways to provide a minimum of humanity for those caught in conflict, who never had the opportunity to reach their potential in the first place.
- Hope
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- Nov 07, 2020
Our own objective is to make Africa overcome its difficulties, to make Africa a continent of hope, to make Africa a continent of the future, to make Africa a pillar of the world in which we live - not seen as a problem but seen as an opportunity.
- Conflict
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- Nov 07, 2020
The twenty-first century will be characterized by the mass movement of people being pushed and pulled within and beyond their borders by conflict, calamity, or opportunity.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
'Strictly' is a bit like scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup Final or sinking the final putt in the Ryder Cup - only a few people get the opportunity to do it, and they have got to be famous.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being passed up by teams because of my size made me hungry. I've seen a lot of first-round guys who come in and never really do nothing because they may not appreciate the opportunity because everything has been given to them. I think guys who come from the bottom understand how hard it is, so they appreciate the opportunities more.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
I like the opportunity to make films.
- Growth
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- Nov 07, 2020
To be recognized by a brand like Reebok and to know that the company is looking at mixed martial arts shows the growth of the sport. For me, it's an amazing opportunity. I get to be the face of my own shoe, and it's surreal.
- Responsibility
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- Nov 07, 2020
In my view, helping to feed a hungry world is Australia's greatest responsibility and opportunity in the 21st century.
- Game
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- Nov 07, 2020
One game, one pitch can change everything for a hitter. The way I like to approach it is that every at-bat is its own unique opportunity to go out there and do something really good.
- Go
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- Nov 07, 2020
I should have the opportunity, if I need to let somebody go, to let the person go in a very humane, dignified way.
- Decision
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- Nov 07, 2020
Do you want to be an actor, or do you want to be a celebrity? I made that decision when I went to Juilliard. I wanted to be an actor. So, if I get the opportunity to be an actor and do some cool, fun and interesting projects, I'm going to do that.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020