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“I would not say that I had extra strength; I was a black woman and a foreigner in different countries, and I was in the field that was dominated by men, so it was every time challenging, but because I loved it, was eager to be a neurosurgeon, I did not give up, I kept following my dream”
Claire Karekezi (born 1983) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwanda’s first female neurosurgeon urges girls to embrace scienceThe New Times(February 12, 2019)
“Before giving up their day’s job, I’ll ask would-be entrepreneurs to plan very well, research and understand their market. They need to have enough start-up capital, learn about financial management and marketing. For existing entrepreneurs, I’d say, do not give up on the dream.”
Ommo Clark wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One of the things I know is that your dream needs to make you nervous. It needs to make you have some level of anxiety.”
Temie Giwa-Tubosun (born 1985) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Daring to dream (27 November 2020)
“I may not be a pastor but I am going to be a prophetess. I know that in the end, I am going to do the work of God. I would be a prophetess. Already I dream and it comes to pass...”
Mary Uranta first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: I want to become a prophetess, not a pastor –Mary Uranta Punch news paper (3rd June 2017)
“I would love to work with these artists in the nearest future. People may say my dream is too big but I know with Christ, I can do all things and it is very possible for me”.”
Esther Benyeogo (born 1997) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Esther Benyeogo: Hidden things about Nigeria's latest music star, by PM NEWS EDITOR, 25 July, 2021, PM NEWS, retrieved 10 December, 2021
“It is best at this age for parents, guardians and teachers to give the girls the opportunity to be the best, have confidence in themselves and basically dream as widely as they can.”
Oreoluwa Lesi first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Implement Child Rights Act, WTEC tells govt (2017)
“Many people think of the USSR as an empire, but we think of it as our homeland. [...] Sooner or later we will come to the logical conclusion and build the country we dream of.”
Alexander Zakharchenko (1976–2018) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Захарченко: Возвращение Крыма России — начало возрождения СССР, 24 April 2015
“Just to be able to achieve one of my biggest goals, this was to move into my dream home in Lagos. I was in a place in my life where I could imagine being more content.”
“Being part of top actors was an unforgettable experience, a dream role as an actor, and I can’t wait to share it with the world”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Eliane Umuhire has become one of Rwanda’s biggest acting stars. The actress also won an award for her role in the 2017 movie ‘Birds Are Singing in Kigali’. Courtesy photos.The New Times(November 22, 2019)
“As I was growing up, I realized how much art has an impact on our society; we become the voice of the voiceless, we hold the hand of that widow who finds herself alone home, we entertain people and help them for a moment, to forget their worries and we allow children to dream”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Eliane Umuhire has become one of Rwanda’s biggest acting stars. The actress also won an award for her role in the 2017 movie ‘Birds Are Singing in Kigali’. Courtesy photos.The New Times(November 22, 2019)
“We put a lot of work, passion, love and energy into what we do as actors. And to get that positive reinforcement and feedback was overwhelming because it is every actor’s dream to get recognition.”
Dakore Egbuson-Akande (born 1978) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/09/23/dakore-egbuson-a-woman-of-fame-family-and-fortune/amp/
“I think any woman who wants to have this full life should make sure they have a great team because team world makes a dream work.”
Dakore Egbuson-Akande (born 1978) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/09/23/dakore-egbuson-a-woman-of-fame-family-and-fortune/amp/
“Sometimes you have to find other ways to get to your dream and not give up.”
Sonia Mugabo (born 1990) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sonia Mugabo reflects on her fashion line growth, challenges, and proud moments the newtimes ( September 19, 2026)
“If you dream of something that can break boundaries, Rwanda is the place to be.”
Mathilde Mukantabana (born 1958) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwandan ambassador visits Indianapolis. IUPUI. (November 2017)
“It was my dream to win the coveted title. But I was not sure I could make it simply because I knew that the contest was very tight and each of us had the same aim,”
Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga (born 1990) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kayiranga said Newtimes (Monday, December 12, 2022)
“My ultimate dream is to become Africa’s Best Actor, to break into Hollywood as well. Most importantly to be known as a very deep actor.”
Luchy Donalds (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My passion to live out every single dream I have ever had is what keeps me going. It is also nice to be seen.”
Munachi Abii (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Don’t die for…a dream…”
Christopher Stasheff (1944–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When I think of the American dream, that’s what I think of something that is manufactured, something that is ethereal, something that’s not quite there yet.”
Gloria Naylor (1950–2016) said by 2016 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Perhaps of the books that we were reading, the one that really stands out the most about the American dream is The Street (by Ann Petry).”
Gloria Naylor (1950–2016) said by 2016 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I'd like to thank Louisiana, the entire state. Like I said earlier, [I'm] just a kid from Ohio coming down and chasing a dream. And the entire state has welcomed me and my family with open arms and invited us in to be native Louisianans. I've learned to love crawfish and gumbo. During crawfish season, Coach O made sure we have pounds and pounds and pounds of crawfish during our year.”
Joe Burrow (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Being an actress has always been my biggest dream. I was interested in theater from primary and secondary school. After that, I graduated from the Actor Studio Department of the Müjdat Gezen Art Center. I took private lessons from many esteemed names and soon started my career in a daily television series in İzmir.”
Hilal Altınbilek (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When you have a dream and you kind of bury it because you think it won’t come true, to see it finally come true is incredible.”
Ke Huy Quan (born 1971) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ‘It’s fate.’ 40 years later, Ke Huy Quan is a star, again" in Associated Press (9 December 2022)
“It's a dream come true! Every artist I know would love to make their own comics. Would love to get paid for making it, and to keep the control of it, about the stories, about the heart.”
David Revoy (born 1981) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: About working on Pepper&Carrot. Source: "Passionate Voices Episode 2 - David Revoy" (at 27m48s), Passionate Voices on YouTube, 2 June 2015.
“Don't sit and wait. Don't sit and dream. Put on a smile, go find a scene. I'm sure you'd meet someone who would really love you. Don't sit and hope. Don't sit and pine. If you've been hurt make up your mind. I'm sure you'd find someone who would really love you.”
Sixto Rodriguez (1942–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As for the source question, you know, I’ve been doing this so long.... you know, I’m lucky. I’ve had, for 20 or 30 or 40 years, people inside who not only are faithful to what they’re doing, but also are not afraid to be critical of it. And so, that’s the kind of source that, you know, reporters dream about. And I’ve had people like that for forever. And I still do.”
Seymour Hersh (born 1937) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This is how it always goes: when my life becomes dismal and sombre, I delve into my past and select sparks of pure joy, of untainted happiness and use them to light up my blackened soul. And here it is, my beautiful dream: A quiet, trembling night spread its wings over the blooming valley, shrouding it in starless obscurity.”
Anna Margolin (1887–1952) said by 1952 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our heart is in the sky. We understand that woman is the sun and the earth: she is grandmother; she is mother; she is Thought, Wisdom, Dream, Reason, Tradition, Memory, Deity, and Life itself.”
Paula Gunn Allen (1939–2008) said by 2008 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We have to give ourselves permission to want more...I think the first and most important foundational piece of advice is dream big. Think about what you want, and don’t let anyone tell you you can’t have it.”
Stacey Abrams (born 1973) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our dream ticket would have been one consisting of Martin Luther King and Benjamin Spock, linking the issues of civil rights and peace.”
Dorothy Ray Healey (1914–2006) said by 2006 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Most of my life is faith. When I have a dream, I pursue it without thinking about what would happen if it doesn’t work and this is what makes me”
Mamokgethi Phakeng (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Being able to collectively dream those new worlds means that we can begin to create those new worlds here.”
Walidah Imarisha wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In radical movements we so often fight against something instead of building something else. We absolutely have to do it, but we don't want to spend all of our energy just challenging what is. We really have to cultivate our ability to dream what will be, and to make it reality. That's how all significant change has happened.”
Walidah Imarisha wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Communion is our horizon and our dream. We want to overcome any spirit of competition and open our frontiers to bear witness to what we have seen, heard, organising missionary activity in our Church. We reject anything which closes us in small horizons.”
Sérgio Eduardo Castriani (1954–2021) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Communion is our horizon and our dream we want to open our frontiers to bear witness to what we have seen and heard” says newly elected President of the National Mission Council COMINA. (4 March 2004)Fides News Agency
“As we celebrate this day, let us reaffirm our collective commitment to building a Ghana where every woman and girl has the freedom to dream, the power to achieve, and the support to excel.”
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang (born 1951) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Empowering women is national imperative -Opoku Agyemang gna.org (March8,2025)
“To all the little girls and boys across our country, always dream big; remain focused. You can grow to become anything you want to be.”
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This dream is rapidly becoming a reality through the development of the CST, which like other leading sustainability centres globally is pioneering new inter- and transdisciplinary institutional structures. It is also helping to position Stellenbosch University as a national and international leader in the fast-emerging sustainability arena.”
Reinette Biggs (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What did I dream about at Boots? Well, the big ambition was to get onto the cosmetics, but I never made it...”
Glenda Jackson (1936–2023) first seen 1976 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Discussing her career path on the Parkinson programme (broadcast 23 October 1976).
“Initially I didn't believe it when I heard the good news. It's truly a dream of every athlete to win a medal in the Olympics and I'm honoured to have my parents accompany me and share this joy.”
Pamela Jelimo (born 1989) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in the article BBC.com (9 December 2022)
“If you dream of creating something great, do not let a 9-to-5 job – even a high- paying one – dull you into a complacent, comfortable life. Let that high-paying job propel you towards building a business for yourself instead.”
Patrick Bitature (born 1960) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in How Patrick Bitature broke the Backbone of Poverty through Entrepreneurship, Article written by Arise Arizechi, 8 June 2016,Konnect Africa
“Follow your dream. Your passion will sustain you through the thick and thin of science and do not forget to deliberately have mentors and champions. These individuals will always fan your flame into fire.”
Eucharia Oluchi Nwaichi (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My future dream and aspiration remain that the gender gap in STEM is abridged. Okeke speaking on her future aspirations for women in STEM”
Francisca Nneka Okeke (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It will be a dream to compete with the best swimmers in the world at the highest level”
Maria Brunlehner (born 2000) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kenya plots to dethrone Tanzania in regional swimming contest in KhartoumXinhua(November 02,2018)
“I am hoping to break the national record. I will give my best to accomplish that dream”
Maria Brunlehner (born 2000) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Maria eyes new 50m freestyle national record at Paris GamesThe Star(July 14,2024)
“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)
“We should dream and believe in the possibility.”
Eve D'Souza (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I dream of the day when To Revolutionary Type Love might become an icon, might be considered this different and powerful thing that came out of Kenya and spoke on behalf of many marginalised people, people who should be accepted as part of the fabric of society.”
Kawira Mwirichia (1986–2020) said by 2020 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What you dream, you can grow.”
Alice Hoffman (born 1952) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Green Witch (2010)
“I would like to do a movie about my mum... The story’s got romance. It’s got conflict. It’s got humour and lots of drama. It’s always been a little dream of mine to make the film. She’s been through so much and I learned from my mum that when you have the power to help and give back, you must.”
Coco Lee (1975–2023) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (~2015)
“It is an artist’s dream/goal to share their work with the world, and I have been blessed in that regard. I have enjoyed creating and sharing it all.”
Daphne Odjig (1919–2016) said by 2016 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source