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“I have had to jump many hurdles to get to where I am now and it hasn’t been easy as a professional, wife and mother but what keeps me going are the success stories of the food processors and farmers I engage on a day to day basis. They are my inspiration—I love the practical solutions I offer which potentially improves their businesses and livelihoods.”
Mavis Owureku-Asare first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Masahudu Ankiilu, Linking Research to Industry Is Never an Easy Task, But Dr Mavis Owureku-Asare Is Showing the Way, African Eye Report, November 20, 2020.
“My role is around specifically driving the digital operator. My biggest lesson as a leader is that it doesn’t matter how good you think you are; real progress and success depend on working in teams.”
Yolanda Zoleka Cuba wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To have somebody to do life with is really a blessing because you can have fun, you can have success and all these things but he does sharpen me”
Gail Nkoane Mabalane (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When we were making 'Sarafina!’, no one thought it was going to be so huge. At that moment we were just focused on delivering the way we were suppose to, we weren’t thinking if it was going to be a success.”
Leleti Khumalo (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are looking for sustainable growth and success. Greatness is about overcoming challenges”
Jessica Motaung (born 1973) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Season of transformation and growth ahead for Kaizer Chiefs' - Jessica Motaung 947, 26 July 2023 by Michael Petro
“I do not think I was ready for it [going solo], but if you are someone on a journey to success you need to do something in order to move forward”
Jessica Mbangeni (1977–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I needed to redefine the definition of success, and I needed to change the narrative. Just because I’m not on the national team doesn’t mean I’m not successful. It doesn’t mean I’m not a great player.”
Sofia Huerta (born 1992) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Capitalism and academic success have buried trauma.”
Stephanie Foo (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It can also help you identify areas where you need to improve. Instead of dwelling on your failures, embrace them as stepping stones to success. Use them to learn and grow, and use them to make your business stronger.”
Khanyi Dlomo wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am from a very poor background so I only need to work hard to achieve success and be who I was before i became a star and that had made me very unique and to remain simple as well.”
MzVee (born 1992) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Isaac Donkor Distinguished, MzVee, Kafui Danku explains their humility to fame, Modern Ghana, 20 June 2022.
“If you’d asked me what it is like to be a woman in this profession 20-30 years ago, I would have said that gender doesn’t matter. But today, gender does matter. At every stage, you have to fight at least four or five times harder, and when you get success, there will be people who will try to punish you for your ambition, professionalism and competence.”
Barkha Dutt (born 1971) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in Khaleej Times: 'There is certain loneliness to achievement': Indian journalist Barkha Dutt on why successful women often have it tough. (2023)
“See, while football is a team game, and any achievement within it is reliant on working as a group, no matter which way you flip it it’s still made up of individuals – success is just based on whether these individuals manage to form a cohesive unit.”
“The time is very critical—the game is, I believe, in our hands; but in order to be played with ultimate success, it must be played honestly and manfully, and to take office with the purpose of throwing over, voluntarily, the main object of those who have raised us to it is to follow too closely an exemplar vitiis imitabile, to which I never can submit.”
Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799–1869) first seen 1132 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Letter to Benjamin Disraeli (18 January 1852), quoted in William Flavelle Monypenny and George Earle Buckle, The Life of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield. Vol. I. 1804–1859 (1929), pp. 1132-1133
“Time will not permit me to say much about Mikel’s success as a footballer. He is our legend and a role model who has continued to impact the lives of youth positively.”
Sunday Dare (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My passion for the squad and it’s success remains the same as when I was a player. I’m looking forward to positively contributing in whatever way I can.”
Jo Harten (born 1989) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Harten Heading to World Cup, GIANT NETBALL, 11 July 2023 by Staff
“The data show that success and likability are positively correlated for men and negatively correlated for women. Which means that as women get more successful, they are liked less—both by men and by other women. That’s because we want people to conform to our stereotypes.”
Sheryl Sandberg (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I haven’t always excelled to be honest and really want young people in Nigeria to understand that success is not a straight line".”
Zain Asher (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“.Building confidence from an early age lays the foundation for good character and for success in the sporting arena”
Chermaine Shannon (born 1977) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My career has been full of ups and downs and I still need to keep going and working hard regardless of the successes and failures. Every success recorded so far is just bound on hard work and dedication towards the game.”
Oluwatosin Demehin (born 2002) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: INTERVIEW: ‘We Were Emotionally Down After FIFA Women World Cup Exit’— Super Falcons Defender Oluwatosin Demehin Recounts Experience by Ukpe Philip. September 2, 2023. Retrieved 2023/11/26.
“The secret of my success has been prayer, consistency, commitment and hard work.”
Oluwatosin Demehin (born 2002) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: INTERVIEW: I Was Disappointed When We Were Eliminated At The World Cup– Nigeria’s Stade De Reims New Signing, Demehin by Ukpe Philip. November 5, 2022. Retrieved 2023/11/26.
“For me, success is when I feel happy and free from any pressure.”
“The fact that we are able to get people excited about women’s football is probably our greatest success.”
“It is incredibly important that people can be themselves, whatever it is and the more that people are able to welcome that and encourage and celebrate our difference the greater our team’s success will be. It goes hand in hand, if someone feels comfortable and is able to be themselves, the more successful that team will be.”
Helen Richardson-Walsh (born 1981) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Helen Richardson-Walsh relishing her role with Spurs Women, TottenhamHotspur, 08/03/2023 by TottenhamHotspur staff
“I have created memories that will last a lifetime. I feel happy knowing that I am leaving this club in a much better place than when I arrived. I can’t wait to see the future success of the Houston Dash. I want to thank everyone, from the bottom of my heart”
Rachel Daly (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Existing Indigenous climate action can be seen in the success of communities challenging industrial development[i], and asserting Indigenous sovereignty that acts as a buffer to climate change impacts,”
Eriel Deranger (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“‘My success is in my students’ achievements.’”
Marie-Josée Fortin (born 1958) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Prof. Marie-Josée Fortin recognized with U of T's JJ Berry Smith Doctoral Supervision Award. Sean McNeely, June 21, 2021. University Of Toronto. Retrieved: 29, November 2023.
“Success and longevity in this industry is really dependent on one honouring the craft of acting and continuously improving and learning new skills.”
Bokang Phelane wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All my haters become my waiters when I sit down at the table of success.”
Eric Adams (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When you ride on faith, you’re able to live in that element of selflessness. You’re able to live in that moment of fearlessness. I don’t attribute any type of individual success to myself, but more so to God’s will to put me in places to allow things to flourish or opportunities to present themselves.”
Seun Adigun (born 1987) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Shanley Pierce, In the Fast Lane with Olympian Seun Adigun, Texas Medical Center, January 23, 2018.
“I am leaving this cabinet because I consider my dignity, reputation and legacy, values that I have worked hard for and hold dearly. I am returning to my unblemished career which I have assiduously laboured for over the years with resounding success nationally and internationally.”
Adenike Grange wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Interviewer: Success: how much does talent matter? Fialdini: He The desire to work counts. I have never turned down a job, at any time of day or night, paid or unpaid. I took everything that could give me experience. To pay the rent I also worked three jobs: one day I fainted on the radio.”
Francesca Fialdini (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Every win, every success, every contribution to ensuring that the platforms for women and women opportunities increase is breaking the stereotype! It is only male-dominated because not enough females have been given the opportunity, not because females are less qualified.”
Ibilola Amao wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I used to be offended when people called me “persistent,” but it’s actually a differentiator that has contributed majorly to my success. Stick it out, keep your network close and stay in touch, and keep learning constantly, especially from your mistakes.”
Maya Horgan Famodu (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The excellent success of The Name of the Rose is precisely in the narrative happiness, in the consummate cunning of the profession, which also allows the housewife to get to the end by becoming passionate about the plot , absorbing its mischievous moods without even realizing it. In this sense, perfect mass instrument. (p. 33)”
Vittorio Messori (1941–2026) said by 2026 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“staying current and ahead of the curve is the route to success.”
Sola David-Borha (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The nation is like a parent hoping for its children’s success. May God bless you all, and may worship deepen and thrive among you. As a worshipper, I couldn’t remain silent,”
Aline Gahongayire (born 1986) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Aline Gahongayire Shares Insights on 'Grace Room' Closure: Faith-Filled Future Ahead Inyarwanda.com (12/05/2025)
“My appointment is in recognition of Rwanda’s distinguished success in gender promotion and this is an opportunity for me to extend this progress to other CMJA member states.”
Angeline Rutazana first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rutazana said (The New Times Rwanda, September 15, 2012 .)
“Confidence in your own abilities is the key ingredient to success.”
Toyin Sanni (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Apart from the design of God's grace, hard work, integrity and good public relations are the keys to sustaining success in the life of a Lawyer.”
Roseline Osipitan wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“No one will fight for your success if you don’t.”
Yasmin Belo-Osagie (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Success seems like it’s overnight but, obviously, it’s really years of work.”
Sherrie Silver (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our creative industry will not and cannot achieve its full potential through isolated success stories.”
Nkiru Balonwu wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is good to be patient because not all that glitters is gold. My marriage has been a success because I practiced patience.”
Mide Martins (born 1979) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: I want my husband back -Mide Martins cries. 2016, Encomium Magazine.
“Overcoming Obstacles is the True Measure of Success.”
Bola Kuforiji-Olubi (1936–2016) said by 2016 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When a tragedy befalls his family, Kingsley learns the hardest lesson of all: education may be the language of success in Nigeria, but it's money that does the talking.”
Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani (born 1976) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To achieve success in creating more peaceful, just and inclusive societies, we must create a world, an environment where every girl can choose her future”
Ilwad Elman (born 1990) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The peace activist fighting for women’s rights in Somalia,Oct 22, 2020,NYU CIC
“To be apart of the Frog Family and to be back in the Big 12 is a dream come true. I'm excited about Coach Pebley’s vision for TCU women's basketball and ready to help continue the success that was accomplished last season.”
Abi Olajuwon (born 1988) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Stefan Stevenson, TCU women's basketball adds very famous name to staff, star-telegram.com, May 04, 2018.
“Believing )in myself was the first key to my success.”
Elsa Iradukunda first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Iradukunda ready to grace Miss World stage The New Times, (October 16, 2017)
“Happy birthday, my best friend. Another blessed year has begun. I wish you all the best. May God give you happiness, blessings, success and love. I love you very much”
Elsa Iradukunda first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ndagukunda cyane: Miss Iradukunda Elsa yifurije isabukuru nziza umugabo we Prince KidInyaRwanda(March 03,2023)
“BOMA OZOBIA Professionalism, consistency keys to success”
Boma Ozobia wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source