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“I do not paint dreams or nightmares, I paint my reality that tow the path of my truth!”
Oluwole Omofemi wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The power of art is in the imagination while the power of science is in making those dreams material”
Shadreck Chikoti (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’ve been wanting to do music since I was 14, but like I’ve really always enjoyed giving speeches and I enjoy talking to people, so I was like, maybe I can be a newscaster. But then I was like um—nah. I feel you have to be a certain type of caster, like you have to portray yourself in a certain way, and I have too much personality for that. So I needed to stop putting my dreams on the back burner.”
“There are kids that I want to help reach their dreams, as I plan to continue to coach”
Tefu Mashamaite (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Hopefully, the dreams we've had ever since we joined the team can finally come true.”
Aubrey Modiba (born 1995) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Modiba’s Loftus wonder goal eases pain of past CAF heartbreak: 'It brought back the emotions',June 2026, IOL by Zaaiher Adams
“Every player dreams of that - to one day play there. That’s what pushes me.”
Khulumani Ndamane (born 2004) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I watched the 2018 World Cup, but I’ve seen (Siphiwe) Tshabalala’s videos over and over, Every player dreams of that - to one day play there. That’s what pushes me”
Khulumani Ndamane (born 2004) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I never had dreams of being a lawyer or a doctor.”
Khulumani Ndamane (born 2004) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was lucky, but I have worked very hard to be here and I’m really proud, As you can imagine, I grew up in a difficult situation, but it didn’t prevent me from pursuing my dreams.”
Omar Artan (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If I can love colours, light, memories, movements, ideas, dreams, stories, darkness, people, environment, etc, and know them, and create them by simply holding a camera and looking out for them, bro, photography is the way.”
Neec Nonso (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’m trying to be myself. These are legends, who have made their own story. Every person is a person in their own way, with their own dreams and I just want to be Khaby Lame.”
Khaby Lame (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I still have dreams to achieve. I want to play in Germany, France, England, and Spain”
Siyabonga Ngezana (born 1997) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: French Ligue 1-linked former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana throws his FCSB future in doubt insisting 'I don't know if I will be their player after AFCON, December 2025,GOAL by Sets Willis
“I was talking to my family and players at Stellenbosch about what is best for me, they told me to go after my dreams, and I sat with my family to discuss the move to Orlando Pirates, they said they would be happy for me if I went, it’s what I wanted.”
Deano van Rooyen (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I wanted to follow my dreams, but it was a difficult decision.”
Deano van Rooyen (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’m most proud of every year being a better year and me, getting closer to my goals and my dreams, and every year just being better.”
DreamDoll (born 1992) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: With a New Record Deal on Her Lap, DreamDoll Wants to Elevate Even More;By Peter A. Berry on 11/19/2021
“I'm grateful for obtaining this award. Its something I never expected even in my wildest dreams. But more than that, the love I got from people is something I appreciate even more. For people to vote for me, it shows they are seeing the work I have been putting in on the track this year.”
Zakithi Nene (born 1998) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You have to work hard in order to become someone and to achieve your dreams”
Ketakandriana Rafitoson wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Every young boy dreams about it, don’t they? I remember watching Jonny Wilkinson kicking those goals at the 2003 World Cup. George Gregan was a hero of mine, as was Jason Robinson.”
Faf de Klerk (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But there's one thing I've learned during these challenging times - you can never give up or get down on yourself. A true champion keeps his or her chin up and always takes life one race at a time. This is how I keep focused on my goals and racing toward my dreams.”
Gail Devers (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Track kind of just threw itself at me and forced itself upon me, I was kind of upset that I’d have to give up basketball (dreams), but I also knew if I focused my training on track, I’ll improve a lot.”
Isaiah Harris (runner) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I remember saying that one of my dreams was to play in the IPL,”
Sisanda Magala (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s great here for what I am trying to do. Acting and producing are my dreams, so I have to be in the middle of the action”
“I left what I was trying to build in my dreams to go over to another country. So I had no friends there, I had no family there. I had no one there for me, no support for me, it was just he and I and I then was thrown into becoming this first lady with no protocol with no this is how you’re supposed to do it and this is what we expect of you,”
LisaRaye McCoy (born 1966) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 7 Things We Learned From The Lisa Raye And Carlos King Interview;By Keyaira Boone on November 20, 2024
“We were kids trying to find our dreams realized and actualized by a woman who believed could do it for us”
Eva Marcille (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“That was the first time in my career that I played a character that changed me, Carlacia, as a person. Doing the research in preparing for Irene and learning on a much deeper level about my people, I felt a responsibility and sense of pride in knowing I come from such resilience. It’s given my life greater meaning knowing I stand on their shoulders. Now I’m living my ancestor’s wildest dreams.”
Carlacia Grant (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I love to see my friends achieve their goals and succeed at what they set out to do. Witnessing their happiness and fulfillment brings me joy. I'm a people person, so I enjoy engaging with others and asking questions to learn more about them. Seeing people live out their dreams and fulfill their destinies also makes me smile, whether they are friends or strangers.”
Tamika Scott (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Beth is an intelligent woman and she's got a good spirit which pulls her through at the end of the day. She's quite a strong-willed woman and she starts off with a lot of dreams and stars in her eyes. But the reality is nothing like that. Violence sets in very early on in the marriage.”
“But I had to push through it and I had to believe that everything happens for a reason and believe that the Almighty has a plan for me so I just have to be patient and not give up on my dreams because I am only 22 years old and will probably face more obstacles along the way.”
Saarah Smith (born 1999) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My only wish is that we live a long and happy life together. Most of my hopes and dreams now are for my children.”
Sarsi Emmanuelle first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sarsi Emmanuelle: From bombshell to bride By: Bayani San Diego Jr.Philippine Daily Inquirer 17 March 2018.
“Never share: 1) the secret of your success 2) don't share your problems with anyone 3) Don't share your dreams with anyone. 4) Do not share with anyone how much you earn 5) Don't share your family problems with anyone”
Albert Einstein (misattributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
Dr. Seuss (misattributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Eleanor Roosevelt (disputed) first seen 2001 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt without an original source in her writings, for example in the introduction to It Seems to Me : Selected Letters of Eleanor Roosevelt (2001) by Leonard C. Schlup and Donald W. Whise…
“Vain hopes are often like the dreams of those who wake.”
Quintilian (misattributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Also quoted by: Quintilian
“Without peace, all other dreams vanish and are reduced to ashes.”
Jawaharlal Nehru (attributed) first seen 1954 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Address to the United Nations (28 August 1954); as quoted in The Macmillan Dictionary of Political Quotations (1993) by Lewis D. Eigen and Jonathan Paul Siegel, p. 698
“All Fabulous Tales are merely dreams of that home world, which is everywhere and nowhere.”
Novalis (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.”
Walt Disney (misattributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Other arms reach out to me Other eyes smile tenderly Still in peaceful dreams I see The road leads back to you. Georgia, oh Georgia, no peace I find... Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind.”
Ray Charles (misattributed) first seen 1930 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Though renditions by Ray Charles are among the most popular and famous, the lyrics of "Georgia On My Mind" (1930) were written by Stuart Gorrell and the music by Hoagy Carmichael.
“When the legends die, the dreams end; there is no more greatness.”
Tecumseh (disputed) first seen 1994 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted as a statement of Tecumseh in Inspire! : What Great Leaders Do (2004) by Lance H. K. Secretan, p. 67; but also often quoted as an anonymous Shawnee proverb, as in The Soul Would Have No Rainbow If The Eyes Had No…
“When your dreams tire, they go underground and out of kindness that's where they stay.”
Margaret Fuller (misattributed) first seen 1988 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Libby Houston, in the poem "Gold" in Necessity (1988).
“No one has the right to steal our dreams and trespass upon our liberties.”
Friedrich Kellner (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Many individuals make a team, just as many dreams make a triumph. And if you're really lucky, they make history as well.”
Andrea Pirlo (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“ Just keep going,don’t give up on your goals and dreams”
Zenande Mfenyana (born 1985) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Silence brings us new names new feelings and new knowledge. Dreams dress us carefully in the colors of power and faith.”
“O, I have passed a miserable night, So full of ugly sights, of ghastly dreams, That, as I am a Christian faithful man, I would not spend another such a night, Though 't were to buy a world of happy days.”
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) said by 1616 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Sometime she driveth o'er a soldier's neck, And then dreams he of cutting foreign throats, Of breaches, ambuscadoes, Spanish blades, Of healths five-fathom deep; and then anon Drums in his ear, at which he starts and wakes, And being thus frighted swears a prayer or two And sleeps again.”
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) said by 1616 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“True, I talk of dreams, Which are the children of an idle brain, Begot of nothing but vain fantasy.”
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) said by 1616 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Fairy elves, Whose midnight revels by a forest side Or fountain some belated peasant sees, Or dreams he sees, while overhead the moon Sits arbitress.”
John Milton (1608–1674) said by 1674 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“By this time, like one who had set out on his way by night, and travelled through a region of smooth or idle dreams, our history now arrives on the confines, where daylight and truth meet us with a clear dawn, representing to our view, though at a far distance, true colours and shapes.”
John Milton (1608–1674) said by 1674 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Till their own dreams at length deceive 'em, And oft repeating, they believe 'em.”
Matthew Prior (1664–1721) said by 1721 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source
“Fly, dotard, fly! With thy wise dreams and fables of the sky.”
Alexander Pope (1688–1744) said by 1744 at the latest bartlett, Public domain source