Quotes About Ambition

I always believed that I never wanted to be an actor. I only did it because I was allowed to do it and I had to do something.

People say dreams aren't a thing that happen, and I'm a believer that they do.

I'm a strong believer in the things that I want to do.

I'm a believer in starting from the bottom.

I think that over time, China believes that it - it - it can be and should be and will be the dominant country in the world.

I definitely want to go down as the greatest of all time. That's what anyone who has ever wanted something believes.

I'm the sort of person that just believes in getting on and making the most of the opportunity you've been given, you know: buckle down, work hard and hopefully you'll prove your worth.

I came of age believing that, no matter what happened, I would always be able to support myself.

I've operated out of a space where I don't think there was a whole lot of room for self-doubt, not believing in where I can get to and what I wanted to achieve.

I grew up believing that I could be the president of the United States. I was told I could be whatever I wanted.

I don't ever go into anything thinking I'm going to lose. I go into it thinking and believing I'm going to come out on top. I'm going to succeed.

I had come to college believing in a story that if you worked hard, the American dream was reachable.

Success isn't anything to do with being lucky. It's knowing what you want, taking the necessary action, and believing you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

I was going into things believing I can win it but now I know I can it - the difference in that is massive for me and it will make me work harder.

Believing in myself has been the key, and I never stopped believing in my dreams.

Having people doubt you is what gives you that fire in your belly.

I want to win, I've still got the fire in the belly to win, it's just the old utensils are not working as good as they used to.

As I didn't belong from a filmy background, I didn't know how to become an actor.

I always knew I belonged on the other side of the lens.

That was my original dream, anyway, to be on stage. I think the stage is an actor's place because actors, it belongs to you.

I lived below the poverty line when I was young and starting out as a writer. But my wife and I kept trying to do things better, as anyone with ambition does. But just because you're trying doesn't mean you're always going to succeed.

I want to fight the guys that are ranked above me, even though I don't care about rankings because they're just opinions anyway. Even if a guy is below me and wants to fight, I'll take the fight if it makes sense.

I'm ready to fight anyone, top 10, top 5... I deserve a chance at the belt.

I said as soon as I got the belt, I want number one contenders.