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“Without love and passion, tomorrow you're going to say, ‘no, I’m tired, I’m going to stop.’”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Women's World Cup 2023: Referee Salima Mukansanga's tips for the top BBC.COM (21 July 2023)
“Without love and passion, tomorrow you're going to say, 'no, I'm tired, I'm going to stop' because you're going to face many obstacles, such as the fitness requirements they want, as well as them wanting women to work doubly hard as men.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Women's World Cup 2023: Referee Salima Mukansanga's tips for the top BBC.COM (21 July 2023)
“We don’t know what tomorrow brings, but we need to apply that.”
Agnes Binagwaho (born 1955) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Agnes Binagwaho | Focus on the Most Vulnerable” in Global Health Strategy. (January 31, 2022)
“Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are partners of today. Our duty as a government is to create an environment where young people can innovate, thrive, and drive our nation’s development.”
Rosemary Mbabazi first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Youth urged to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship", The New Times (August 2019)
“Businesses have to know that acting vigilantly on Covid-19 measures is guarding their business because if not, tomorrow or another day, their businesses will be closed.”
Beata Habyarimana (born 1975) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Covid 19 effects, All Africa (22 June 2021)
“Just as the philosopher or scientist must once in a while occupy himself with manual labor, so it is necessary for working girls to have some brain work to relieve their physical fatigue. If we come home with no other thought but the grind that awaits us again tomorrow, the best thing for us to do is to find forgetfulness in sleep.”
Theresa Malkiel (1874–1949) said by 1949 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Girls, you must know that the government is waiting for you as tomorrow’s leaders. Therefore, in order to be good leaders, you must focus on your education, avoid abusing drugs, and distance yourselves from men who want to divert your minds from your goals”
Rose Mukantabana (born 1961) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/69187/National/women-urged-to-exploit-regional-markets ( The New Times , September 19, 2026)
“From knowing that you are alive and that you can see tomorrow as you are seeing today. Knowing that you are alive is a privilege. To be alive is a huge privilege.”
Laura Ikeji (born 1988) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Laura on her strength in 2018
“So people who are still 19, 20 years old, go to school, study hard, because what you will be tomorrow is preparing today. If you look for average you get average I don't think you were chosen to be the perfect girl and you get average or you are so surprised that you are told that you are beautiful that you forget that the inner beauty is better than the outer one.”
Jeanne d'Arc Gakuba first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Advises to Rwandan contestants for Miss Rwanda crown, Hose (April 29, 2022)
“When you love someone, it is hard to fall out. You cannot fall in love today and fall out of love tomorrow. Love is strong. Before you tell somebody you love him, you have to be sure.”
Anna Banner (born 1995) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“if you keep stressing about life, it becomes even harder. But if you stay positive, keep smiling, and choose to live with joy, that shows on the outside too. There’s really no magic secret. It’s about being kind, staying humble, and enjoying life with others without thinking of yourself as above anyone else. Life is short, and none of us know what tomorrow will bring.”
Kate Bashabe (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I made ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ with the aim to draw public attention in a world-class standard to the challenges that children face in this part of the world, especially in a standard that meets the objectives of the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF).”
Phatiah (born 2008) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 11-year-old Phatiah Reviving ‘Conscious Afropop’, Garnering Accolades, 2019, This Day News, retrieved 11 December, 2022
“Dearest brother, Thank you for wanting to help me. I would rather die than abandoning the forty-three persons for whom I am responsible. Pray for us, that we may come to God. Say ‘goodbye’ to our old mother and our brother. When I come to God, I shall pray for you. Keep well. Thank you for thinking of me. If God saves us, as we hope, we shall see each other tomorrow.”
Félicité Niyitegeka (1934–1994) said by 1994 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When you are constantly thinking you will be deported tomorrow, you cannot integrate, you cannot learn the language, you cannot start to live again.”
Esther Mujawayo (born 1958) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwandan genocide survivor helps refugees heal. DW. (July 2018)
“....when you are dedicated and passionate, even when you think no one is watching, today will be the tomorrow you always dreamt of.”
Bella Disu (born 1986) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today, you are famous and you are celebrated by all, tomorrow, it’s going to be someone else. Don’t allow your self- worth to be based on others’ perception of who you are.”
Modupe Ozolua (born 1973) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Talking about fame (7 July 2018)
“Because if you want to make it in life, you need no conscience and if you have conscience you won’t do anything. But I don’t mean you have to be bad, I mean you have to be able to live your life. If you are too afraid to grab life, it will be hard for you and you will be nowhere to be found. So if you know what is good for you, live life to the fullest because no one knows tomorrow”
Munachi Abii (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have a bit of advice to offer. Hold on to the people you are close to, and love them fiercely. Get up every morning and live like there is no tomorrow. Because one day you'll find it's true.”
Chuck Pfarrer (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Building peace for tomorrow requires doing justice today.”
Giovanni Lajolo (born 1935) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Protection of rights, human development, and religious freedom are pillars of peace, Vatican tells U.N." Catholic News Agency (September 27, 2006)
“Tomorrow we cross/The borders of loss”
Naomi Replansky (1918–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is no more profound human bias than the expectation that tomorrow will be like today. It is a powerful heuristic tool because it is almost always correct.”
Ezra Klein (born 1984) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: This Changes Everything (March 13, 2023), The New York Times
“Within your culture as a whole, there is in fact no significant thrust toward global population control. The point to see is that there never will be such a thrust so long as you’re enacting a story that says the gods made the world for man. For as long as you enact that story, Mother Culture will demand increased food production today—and promise population control tomorrow.”
Daniel Quinn (1935–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am looking forward to having the civilian government today - before tomorrow, a fully civilian government (in Sudan). This is my principle.”
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (born 1974) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (2023) cited in "Sudan fighting: No talks until bombing stops, Hemedti tells BBC" on BBC News, 30 April 2023.
“But the beauty of democracy is that those who win today can lose tomorrow and those who lose today will have an opportunity to compete and win in the next round of elections.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A person who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after”
Chinedum Peace Babalola (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s all about putting the group above the individual and understanding that our actions today shape the legacy we leave for tomorrow”
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We must not lose faith in the agency of women. We must not lose faith in the fact that women can change today and transform tomorrow.”
Raychelle Omamo (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Leaders are learners, if you stop learning today, you stop leading tomorrow”
Joy Chinwe Eyisi (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Article by chimplyf, chimpreports (October 1, 2018)”
Bobi Wine (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Triple-negative breast cancer is not the majority of breast cancer. But if we have drugs that can target the genetic abnormalities in these tumors, and we are able to rapidly conduct global clinical trials, not only can we get studies done quickly, but we can also make it possible for women all over the world to participate in the cures of tomorrow.”
Olufunmilayo Olopade (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The GFA needs to organise an emergency meeting tomorrow and take stock of what's happening. Where our football is heading is dangerous”
Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am in good shape and I hope to run well tomorrow. The race will be very tough with Lornah and Anikó. It will not be easy but I will do my best. It depends on who will be pushing the pace and also on the wind conditions.”
Edith Masai (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s always a joy representing my country at the Olympics, it’s every sportsperson’s dream, so I was excited when I was among selected through the universality. Today I had an easy session in the morning, just to feel the body before embarking on proper training from tomorrow, as we build up to Paris”
Maria Brunlehner (born 2000) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Paris Olympics: Experienced Kenyan swimmer Brunlehner reaping the fruits of consistencyThe Capital FM Kenya(July 13,2024)
“If tomorrow I have a young boy who is good to play for the country, Nigerians will not see the good legs because you have to bribe your way into the national teams.”
Taribo West (born 1974) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Maldini rivalry forced me out of Milan — Taribo. The Punch (Nigeria), 8 December 2023
“And I can feel a new tomorrow coming on And I don't know why I have to make a song Everybody talks about a new world in the morning New world in the morning takes so long.”
Roger Whittaker (1936–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I claim for students of history that their study – if properly conducted – can strip the mind of illusions, leading them from heady abstraction back to men and women in their infinite diversity – warning them, by reference to actuality, against this or that ideology which oversimplifies the past under a single formula or promises the millenium the day after tomorrow.”
David C. Douglas (1898–1982) first seen 1977 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 'The Seamless Robe: An Historian's Apology', in Time and the Hour: Some Collected Papers of David C. Douglas (1977), p. 23
“If you are in training, and you don't feel pain, next thing you are going to a race, and you don’t perform good. But if you have that pain, it's a success. So, you feel pain today, I think it will be a successful tomorrow to achieve what you have been feeling pain [for].”
Faith Kipyegon (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Everything that happens in our life is because you meet someone who gives you the road. Because we need each other. You give me hands, tomorrow I give those hands to someone else.”
Esther Kamatari (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“People are very quick to ridicule others for showing fear. But we rarely know the secret springboards behind human action. The man who shows great fear today may be tomorrow's hero. Who are we to judge?”
Audie Murphy (1924–1971) said by 1971 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quotation from Audie Murphy: American Soldier", by Harold Simpson (1999), pp. 369-371
“I have humbly learned not to plan for the future, as tomorrow is a mystery that will only become known to me when it manifests,” she concludes.”
Mpho Tshivhase (born 1986) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think you've got to embrace it. The crowd's obviously going to be very one-sided but it's also in sport there's nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent and that's the aim for us tomorrow.”
Pat Cummins (born 1993) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Australian Cricket Team was playing the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup Finals against India, who was also hosting the tournament. Cummins said the above when a reporter asked him how he and his team would deal with th…
“...love is the colour of hope. Bitter today, sweet tomorrow. You should not throw away your wealth of tenderness and let the honey-filled caresses dry up. Do not be wicked just to prove who you are, just to expose your wounds to the skies.”
Véronique Tadjo (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today's conformity is, more than anything else, the retreat from controversiality. Tomorrow's art, if it is to be at all stirring, will no doubt be performed upon today's forbidden territory.”
Ben Shahn (1898–1969) said by 1969 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When things get tough and you want to give up, faith is that one thing that makes you keep on going because you believe in a better tomorrow. Never give up nothing is impossible".”
Amanda Du-Pont (born 1988) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Who knows, who knows tomorrow | what will we get our hands on, | if we can still count the waves of the sea | and raise your head. | Don't be so serious, | stay. (from Futura, side B, n. 4)”
Lucio Dalla (1943–2012) said by 2012 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jacques Perrier, Lourdes today and tomorrow?, translated by Pia Airoldi, Città Nuova, C.E.2008.”
Jacques Jean Joseph Jules Perrier (born 1936) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In Kinyarwanda, we say, 'Culture is our heritage.' It is our duty to safeguard, advance, and cherish it for a peaceful tomorrow.”
Sandrine Umutoni first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Culture Connects Nations: Minister Umutoni Speaks at Ubumuntu Festival(July 18,2025)
“We should praise Jesus from our hearts, not only celebrate victories. I pray that the Jesus who performed miracles in the past still does so today and tomorrow. He still works miracles, and I testify to that.”
Aline Gahongayire (born 1986) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Aline Gahongayire begins releasing songs from her eighth album – VIDEO Inyarwanda.com (28/02/2026)
“A single discovery tomorrow could disprove everything I'm saying now. That's quite thrilling. ...We have been looking for several hundred years since Leeuwenhoek and we've not found anything really shocking that falls out of the system.”
Nick Lane (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Children carry the hopes for our brighter tomorrow and the dreams of our happy future.”
Dupe Olusola (born 1974) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source