- Me
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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
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
As president, I was more successful; I had more opportunity than as prime minister. Why? I didn't have the power to give orders, to command, but I had the opportunity to call people to volunteer. In my period of presidency, I never heard the word 'no.'
- Economic Opportunity
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- Nov 07, 2020
You have to be able to bring technology to the forefront and allow economic opportunity to be more equally spread.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
It doesn't matter if you have a D, or an I or an R after your name if you have a job - a J-O-B. It really matters to people that they have an opportunity to contribute to their economy in a very meaningful way, and this is outside party lines. So we believe that these are the solutions that America is craving.
- History
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've already done enough to prove myself. Win or lose, I think I've done enough to cement my name in the history of this sport. So for me, it's more like I have to win just for an opportunity to get on the mic and say all that.
- Grateful
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm delighted to be working on 'Casualty.' It's a terrific cast and crew, and I'm very grateful for the opportunity.
- Better Understanding
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women have a better understanding of social issues, and better representation gives them an opportunity to address these issues.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
But I'm trying not to be cynical - I don't want to be one of those people who has a cool opportunity and blows it. It's really amazing what's happening to me.
- Hardest Thing
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- Nov 07, 2020
The first thing is to be patient, which is probably the hardest thing to do. Don't worry if blokes are whacking you out of the park because you still have the opportunity to get him out next ball, even if it's not the same ball.
- Nobody
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- Nov 07, 2020
Because I could take this as an opportunity to create something that I pretty much guarantee nobody else was going to create in film.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
I do not see my family life in any way, shape, or form as an opportunity for a photo.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's hectic at times, but this is what any artiste wants: a hectic life with lot of travelling, performances, lots of love from fans, the opportunity to compose songs back-to-back, and a chance to share the stage with maestros like Zakir Hussain.
- Down
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- Nov 07, 2020
From breaking down the latest headlines on 'FOX News @ Night' to explaining the complexities of the law, I have had the opportunity to report from the front lines of the major stories emanating out of Washington.
- Happy
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- Nov 07, 2020
I always wanted to act. I am very passionate about the art. So when I got the opportunity, I was more than happy.
- Night
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- Nov 07, 2020
The show 'Mahabharat' has given me sleepless night; I just couldn't stop thinking about it. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me, and I don't want to leave it at any cost.
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020