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“I worried that my dreams and my identity were mutually exclusive. Since then, I’ve seen change.”
Sarah McBride (born 1990) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: taken from a news article from Time Magazine, 28 July 2016
“My late father, Dr M J Masango, is one of them. Nine years after his passing I still live by his teachings. He grew up in the apartheid era in a poor family without a father, but that didn’t stop him from achieving his dreams.”
Senamile Masango (1987–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For Truth makes holy Love's illusive dreams, And their best promise constantly redeems.”
Henry Theodore Tuckerman (1813–1871) first seen 1851 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sonnet XXII", in Poems (Boston: Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, 1851), p. 168
“Each one focuses on a different part of the puzzle. For example, with the ‘Books Over Boys’ campaign and booklet, girls learn about the value of education and how unplanned pregnancy can disrupt their dreams.”
Raquel Kasham Daniel wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For me, a story must be relatable and believable. As a writer, I want to immerse the reader in the lives of my characters, in hopes and dreams that may be lofty but reachable, and in struggles that are realistic and frustrating, and even frightening. If I can do that, the reader will be able to live the story with my characters.”
Marianne K. Martin (born 1945) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As I’ve grown in my career, I’ve begun to understand just how blessed I was to be afforded the opportunity to attend college and pursue my dreams.”
Letitia Dzirasa wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“So, ask yourself: If what you're working on succeeds beyond your wildest dreams, would you have significantly helped other people? If not, then keep searching for something else to work on. Otherwise you're not living up to your full potential.”
Andrew Yan-Tak Ng (born 1976) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was blessed to work for an employer that allowed me to follow my dreams and execute them.”
Barbara Kasekende (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This crochet process...the algorithm is simple enough. You sit and move your fingers and something magical happens – the memories really do begin to stir. Just like dreams – it all comes together.”
Daina Taimiņa (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Don't cut corners or compromise to achieve your dreams. Remember to be sensitive to the feelings of people around you. And remember, if you don't allow stress to overtake you, it will never become an issue in your life”
Chanda Kochhar (born 1961) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“That’s why I advocate for school choice. I want to see each child offered so many educational choices they can choose one almost custom-made for them—one suited to their special genius and their dreams and goals in life. The goal should be to give every child, of any skin color, the equal opportunity to develop in the way that suits them best.”
Magatte Wade (born 1976) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“She's an Oklahoma smokeshow, He's an asshole from back home. She'll never make it out alive Of that small-town bar scene Where small vices kill your big dreams. He'd take you home, but he's too drunk to drive.I've been here, I've been up all night Thinkin' 'bout a life with you and I, One you'll never know 'Cause you're a small-town smokeshow.”
Zach Bryan (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was prompted to write this novel a few years after the Arab Spring began, when a volcano of dreams erupted then failed, as the utopia became dystopia. Evil religious forces joined the fight and the political struggle degenerated into military conflict and war.”
Habib Abdulrab Sarori (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have felt like having a debt of telling youth that the path of life is not straight and that they should never give up until they get to their dreams .”
Jolly Mutesi (born 1996) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.ktpress.rw/2020/05/miss-jolly-mutesi-to-release-autobiography-film-next-week/ ( KT Press , May 10, 2020 )
“Through mentorship, these young women not only excelled academically but also gained confidence and inspiration to pursue their dreams”
Cerene Rathilal wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This initiative matters to me because I have lived the challenges it seeks to address. As a young woman in mathematics, I was often the only female in my classes, with few role models to turn to. I know first-hand how isolation, lack of guidance, and absence of representation can deter talented girls from pursuing their STEM dreams.”
Cerene Rathilal wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s a reminder that you carry more than just a flag when you compete abroad, you carry the dreams of the people you grew up with and the pride of your countrymen watching you at home.”
Letsile Tebogo (born 2003) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have proved that by staying on the right track and working hard, it is possible to achieve your dreams no matter which part of the world you're from.”
Letsile Tebogo (born 2003) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe you are all here today celebrating your graduation because you avoided pregnancy during your time in primary and secondary school. I therefore urge you to use the skills and experience you acquired to make sure that early pregnancies are no longer a problem that prevent your younger sisters from fulfilling their dreams”
Salma Kikwete (born 1963) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ex-First Lady Salma Kikwete backs JPM’s tough stance on teen mothers 25 June, 2017
“He will tell you that he sees only you in his dreams, but when he impregnates you he will vanish, not to be seen again...Don't rush things, there is never too late in this world, we were all like you some time ago but we managed to stay focused and here we are.”
Salma Kikwete (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was not in my dreams to actually be an actress, it was just a job that was paying at the time and I thought acting at the time could not bring anything at home and then I'm still here now 25 years later and I'm like how did I get here.”
Maumela Mahuwa wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I had to understand that my mistakes don't define me and that I had a life to live and dreams to fulfil.”
Xoli Zondi (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In life, you get a lot of platforms to do good, to reach for your dreams and have a positive influence on other people’s lives as well. Whether it’s through education, being a doctor, or others have the platform of being good at sports. That way, I’ve received the platform of Miss World and I’m going to use it to do good”
Rolene Strauss (born 1992) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Second Chance That Changed Her World,2014
“I am so glad to be in the forefront with other thick women who are telling South African stories because there is a girl who is shaped like me, sitting at home and watching. That teenager is looking at me thinking, ‘I can also make my dreams happen because there she is on screen and she looks like me.’”
Siyasanga Papu (born 1986) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I can honestly say that rugby has given me everything I could have ever dreamed for, and for me to be playing for the Springbok Women tomorrow is almost surreal, but very true. Dreams really come true, and rugby made that happen for me.”
Mary Zulu (born 2002) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Speaking was always something that I had, I never thought in my wildest dreams that that’s what I would do as a career, I thought definitely I’d be an actress. So when the opportunity came for me to act, I ran with it.”
Minnie Dlamini (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I remember my mother vividly saying, ‘If you don’t send that resignation letter, I will. You are going to resign and follow your dreams. And you better succeed.”
Angela Sithole (born 1995) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I take that responsibility seriously. I try to lead by example through discipline, humility and hard work. My message is to believe in yourself, stay focused and never let anyone tell you your dreams are too big”
Lushomo Mweemba (born 2001) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When I was a kid, I was having dreams of playing for the national team and playing outside Zambia.”
Fashion Sakala (born 1997) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I come from a lineage of singing women. My achievements are the dreams they aspired to.”
Azana (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“From an early age, I had a seed planted inside of me, which I have been watering over the years, and seeing my dreams realised has been nothing short of amazing! Especially when this experience has far surpassed my expectations”
Ayanda Gugulethu Thabethe (born 1999) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Only dreams we work hard for will come true.”
Hamilton Dhlamini (born 1969) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Top actor shares knowledge with youth Daily Sun (26 August 2022)
“Our journey has been so deeply intertwined. Watching my sister on the Miss SA 2023 stage really showed me how attainable our big dreams are. She taught me how to remain graceful under pressure and to really stay true to myself regardless of where I am”
Qhawekazi Mazaleni (born 2001) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am who I am today because of that young girl who grew up knowing there’s more to offer and fearlessly pursued her dreams”
Thuli Phongolo (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Dreams do come true. I'm from Soweto, and despite growing up in a modest four-room house and now pursuing a master's degree at the University of Johannesburg, I've shown it's possible”
Nompumelelo Maduna (born 1995) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But for me, this is what being limitless is all about, working hard to achieve your goals and putting no limits to your dreams.”
Karabo Dhlamini (born 2001) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Being nominated motivates me to push even harder, not just for myself but for my teammates and everyone who supports me. This nomination also inspires other kids to believe in themselves and work hard to achieve their dreams.”
Nthabiseng Majiya (born 2004) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nthabiseng Majiya and Andile Dlamini React to CAF Nominations SABCSport (4 december 2024)
“It’s such a special feeling, and I think that every actor in their life dreams to have content or shows that make people wanna go back for more.”
Thapelo Mokoena (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“the dreams stay in my head, they haunt me, they push me and become a kick to my consciousness, making me act”
Ruby Dee (1922–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was also one of his dreams to see me playing abroad, he would be very proud and happy for me now. My dad was very supportive with my career and came to watch each and every game I played, coaching me here and there. I know I am where I am today because of him.”
Adrielle Mibe wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s important to remember where you come from and to use your success to uplift others. I want these young players to know that their dreams are valid. They must know that with hard work and dedication, they can achieve anything.”
Kholosa Biyana (born 1994) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kholosa Biyana: From two-hour journeys to giving back Far Post (13 October 2024)
“Where you come from or even how you look doesn’t determine where you are going. It is important to know where you want to be in order to set goals and chase them. Believing in God and believing in yourself is vital to achieving your dreams.”
Khanyisa Chawane (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The decision to continue chasing your dreams and not focusing on the loss is also one of the most difficult decisions in life, but it has made me who I am today.”
Khanyisa Chawane (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I don’t know where I would be without netball. It gave me an opportunity to travel the world, represent my country, make an income and to be a beacon of hope and inspiration for all the young girls who have dreams of following in my footsteps.”
Bongiwe Msomi (born 1988) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A lot of young people in Zimbabwe right now are doing drugs because of the state of the nation, the joblessness, the hopelessness, so people end up taking them to try pacify the emotions, to try pacify the dreams, to try pacify what they are going through, others turn to religion, others turn to alcohol and drugs”
Carole Nyakudya (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This story resonates deeply with me as a person from the township. It portrays how easy it is to get caught up in difficult situations while trying to reach for your dreams”
Bongile Mantsai wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To the educators, support the kids, by all means be the mentor that they never had growing up or they wish they always had. Encourage learners to pursue their dreams however emphasise the importance of education, especially to the girl child! The fight for equality in sports continues.”
Thalea Smidt (born 1997) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Get to Know Talented Professional Soccer Player Thalea Smidt Twinkl (1 August 2023)
“Every girl should keep on working hard because anything is possible in life. I never thought I’d end up here one day, but it’s possible. It happened for us, and it can happen for anyone. And never neglect your school, school comes first along with football. Education will make you accomplish your dreams, so take your future seriously, that’s what I tell our youngsters in the team.”
Zanele Nhlapho (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You are not just coaching footballers. You are shaping lives. These young women come with dreams, struggles, and emotions. We play the role of parents too.”
Justine Madugu (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I will tell them to never stop believing in their dreams. Keep working hard and keep praying, because you never know when your breakthrough will come.”
Udoka Unachukwu (born 2005) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source