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“If your dream is bigger than your cubicle, leave your cubicle. You can practice medicine your way-- as an employee, a business owner, or an entrepreneur.”
Pamela Wible first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Op-Med, 4 June 2019
“It is a dream come true for me. I have dreamed of playing here for a long time, and when I saw the draw and knew that we would be playing at Old Trafford, I wanted to play, and I prayed to God to get an opportunity to play. So I got it, and I'm happy I played here.”
Francis Uzoho (born 1998) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Francis Uzoho: Omonia Nicosia Keeper Delivers Heartwarming Interview After Man United Heroics. Sports Brief, 14 October 2022.
“If the opportunity comes to coach a team in Europe, I will embrace it. My dream is to win the trophies that I didn’t win as a player. I want to win them as a coach. We’ve never had an African coach win the Champions League. That is a goal for me.”
John Utaka (born 1982) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: My Desire Is To Win UCL Title As A Coach –Utaka. Complete Sports, 25 April 2023.
“When you have a vision, when you have a dream, and if you’re strong mentally, nothing that is thrown at you can stop you,”
Jay-Jay Okocha (born 1973) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our founding fathers… did not dream of a country where neighbours and friends would exchange bullets in place of handshakes.”
Goodluck Jonathan (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The dream comes true and I think it’s a new opening for players to know there’s life after football and that you can do other stuffs apart from being an agent. I’d look forward to giving back, but in a different kind of way.”
Sam Sodje (born 1979) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: l will convince my nephew at Man City Tai SODJ to pay for Nigeria. Complete Sports, 7 October 2020.
“20 years ago, all of this [artificial intelligence] was science fiction. 10 years ago, it was a dream. Today, we are living it.”
Jensen Huang (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Yeah, yeah," the gentile said. "A bad dream will bring life to an end.”
Kadia Molodowsky (1894–1975) said by 1975 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I met a man who had a dream He had since he was twenty I met that man when he was eighty-one He said: "Too many folks just stand And wait until the morning Don't they know, tomorrow never comes" And he would feel a new tomorrow coming on And when he'd smile his eyes are twinkled up in thought Everybody talks about a new world in the morning New world in the morning never comes.”
Roger Whittaker (1936–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Impact your world right where you find yourself and in whatever you find yourself doing. Dream big, and create the future you desire through hard work, integrity, and a positive attitude.”
Elsie Addo Awadzi wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My dream is to work on stage costumes that can be used in operas and such. But since stage costumes are not ready-made costumes (like the ones sold in stores), they are difficult to tailor. I think practicing making (cosplay) costumes would make it easier for me to tailor stage costumes as well.”
Aza Miyuko first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Aza Miyuko (2014) cited in "Aza (Miyuko) Interview" on The-O Network, 15 March 2014.
“On one side of the retaining wall were the dank, wonderful mangroves teaming with life; on the other side, sitting on landfill, were modern houses and manicured lawns. Why is it that building the Great Aussie Dream Home invariably involves destroying other creatures’ homes?”
Sean Dooley wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I learned to dream on the roof of the house”
Raquel Jodorowsky (1927–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I left my house without any money to realise my dream of composing music for films. It is really hard to sustain in the industry without having a background. Creating our own identity is harder.”
P. V. R. Raja (born 1985) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Infinity is a Loch Ness monster, capturing the imagination with its awe-inspiring size but elusive nature. Infinity is a dream, a vast fantasy world of endless time and space. Infinity is a dark forest with unexpected creatures, tangled thickets and sudden rays of light breaking through. Infinity is a loop that springs open to reveal an endless spiral.”
Eugenia Cheng (born 1976) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was really looking forward to defending my title, and I had a dream. Amazing to me, I completed it. I'm so, so happy, I managed to make history. I've done it.”
Faith Kipyegon (born 1994) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: During her Gold win in August 2024
“The dream is just to get that gold medal…bring that gold medal home”
Faith Kipyegon (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Until quite recently, any Latinex writing had to be the same story about poor people who come up north to work on farms and make good and send their first child to college. That story falls within another story about the Protestant work ethic, the American Dream. This was the story we were allowed to tell. I don’t tell stories about earned success.”
Kathleen Alcalá (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My first dream was to be a hairdresser, then a model.”
Maggie Cheung (born 1964) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: I'm proud of being me”: Maggie Cheung, from As Tears Go By to Irma Vep" in British Film Institute (2022)
“I wanted to play football from the age of seven, although my mother says that I had been digging other items before. It was a dream come true for me to be able to play in Europe. I was prepared for it much earlier. At the beginning, it was not easy because I had a collision with low temperatures, which was new to me. Today I'm used to it.”
Priscilla Hagan (born 1996) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: It is a dream come true to play in Europe - Priscilla Hagan, Ghana Web, 11 March 2021.
“I didn't know what he was going to look like, but I wondered what my dream man was doing. I made this relationship a reality. True love exists.”
Claudia Henkel (born 1983) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: LOOK: ‘Everyone said you didn’t exist’ - ex Miss SA Claudia Henkel shows off her new man IOL, 28 June 2023 by Gerry Cupido
“I find myself often thinking about how the gold medal will be represented to me… my dream finally coming true. I can’t wait to experience that moment and make history as the first African woman to win Olympic gold in wrestling.”
Odunayo Folasade Adekuoroye (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We’re not just building tech. We’re building systems that allow people to dream again—women, young people, the underserved.”
Odunayo Eweniyi (born 1992) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Odunayo Eweniyi: Driving Financial Inclusion and Gender Equity Across Africa dawncommission(April 26, 2025)
“London, England you were a dream! Nothing like getting the chance to travel with family. If you get the chance to go. Just do it! The lessons, the respect for different cultures, and cuisine are life-learning experiences the kids will never forget. Love my family. Forever grateful. ❤️🏴.”
Tamera Mowry (born 1978) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Tamera Mowry Housley 'Had to Go with the Classic' on Halloween as Her Family Dresses as the Addams Family, PEOPLE, 2 November 2023 by Angela Andaloro & Hannah Sacks
“I’ve always felt like my life’s work has been to teach–then at a point, a studio became a dream of mine because the spiritual relationship I have with dancing is one that I feel I need to share.”
Bontle Modiselle (born 1991) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: BONTLE MODISELLE ANNOUNCES OPENING OF INNER CITY DANCE STUDIO IN JOZI HYPE, 23 November 2021 by HYPE stuff
“Coming back to world No. 1, it's a dream come true for sure. I would say I wasn't expecting that right now this season. I was kind of hoping that maybe next year is going to be my year.”
Iga Świątek (born 2001) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When you achieve that dream, it shows anything is possible if you put your mind to it and work hard for it.”
Veronica Campbell Brown (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My dream is for women to be financially independent”
Wendy Yvonne Nomathemba Luhabe (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was the best decision of my life to join FIFA,” says FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura. “I am very proud to have led such a diverse team. My first word of thanks goes to Gianni Infantino for giving me this dream job.”
Fatma Samoura (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I decided to join FIFA because I knew that there were some challenges, but I wanted also to see how I could bring about changes in a more sustainable manner in the life of the millions of people who dream of football, who think football, who love football and who breathe football.”
Fatma Samoura (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My election is proof that the poor in India can dream and make them come true.”
Droupadi Murmu (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For me, getting primary education was a dream.”
Droupadi Murmu (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The most important thing is that little kids, little girls have a dream they can accomplish now.”
Lieke Martens (born 1992) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lieke Martens: My game in my words by Katie Whyatt. June 8, 2023. Retrieved 15/11/2023.
“Training in Manchester, I realized that playing football is what I want to do. It was where I realized my dream of being a footballer. And when I moved to Australia, where I played for Canberra United, it was my first professional contract. And with that I got an eye opener on how it is to be a professional, how to behave and how it is to play at the highest level.”
Refiloe Jane (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“And (Williams) and I would fantasize about a Cersei and Arya showdown that she would come back as Jaime. That was our dream. But they made different choices”
Lena Headey (born 1973) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Hopefully it triggers a chain reaction and more girls dream of becoming a footballer.”
“But because of my passion and love for football, I was able to follow my dream.”
“Life is too short not to follow your dream. I liked working in finance, but I didn't love it. I have a passion for food.”
“It is every athlete’s dream to compete in the Olympics and the competition is stiff. We might have qualified via wild card but in every sport, anything can happen. I am going there to compete not to make up the numbers.”
Samantha Paxinos (born 1988) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Historic local swimmers off to the Olympic Games by Online editor,6th April 2008, Retrieved 22/11/2023
“As the dream of my country, which obsesses me all the time. I carry it with me all day. At night, it lies next to me, making love to me.”
Véronique Tadjo (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A girl with a dream is fire.”
Rebeca Gyumi (born 1986) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The greatest thing that my parents ever gave me was to dream big and that nothing is impossible.”
Portia Woodman (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You know I dream of this unique moment when you get some sort of a bonus for defending your country's interests.”
Yulia Tymoshenko (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Firstly, the sky is the limit. They should believe in themselves, but also they should equip themselves with quality skills and education. They have to be aware that they cannot just dream and hope it happens. They need to be ready and equipped with the right skills when that big opportunity comes calling.”
Chileshe Kapwepwe (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Every player’s dream is to win laurels for her country or club.”
Oluwatosin Demehin (born 2002) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[D]on't be afraid to challenge yourself. Don't shy off doing something just because you think that it's hard. It's when we're doing something hard that we really make a difference. So dig deep and don't be afraid to dream.”
Suzie Sheehy (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To be honest when I found out I wasn’t picked for the April camp I actually thought that was my World Cup dream over.”
Katie Zelem (born 1996) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It's always been my dream to play for Barca's first team, It is true that I left before, but I did so with the mentality that it would serve me to come back.”
Ona Batlle (born 1999) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Quite close together, in the warmness of shared bodies, they dared to dream of the sea. Some imagined it as the deep well of the soul; others sketched it out like the face of a drowned man, weighed down with broken seaweed and shells. (first lines of "First Time to the Sea")”
Marjorie Agosín (1955–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All of us dreamed of playing at a World Cup, but actually getting there still feels like a dream”
Toni Payne (born 1995) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source