Quotes About Aspiration

I dream. Sometimes I think that's the only right thing to do.

As a young man, I went to Paris and soaked up many hours of film knowledge from Robert Hakim in my efforts to become a producer.

I wanted to do something inspirational for my children.

But remember this, Japanese boy... airplanes are not tools for war. They are not for making money. Airplanes are beautiful dreams. Engineers turn dreams into reality.

Hold on to that. You have an autograph. I'm going to be famous some day.

What one really wants is attracted by one, and one is attracted by what one wants.

I'm still a kid. I'm like six years old. But it's just a matter of wanting to get up, it's just a big journey. I felt like when I left home that I was on a journey, and I still am.

It's not easy to do the things you dream of doing. Sometimes it's not that easy just to get up in the morning. That's how it is for everyone.

crushes are often just misplaced ambition

Your intricate love reminds me how great I want to be.

I've wanted to perform my entire life. I found a paper I wrote in kindergarten class about what I wanted to be when I grew up - and I wrote 'a famous singer!'

Every house should have a turret

That is the other thing novelist do. We imagine the world we hope for and endeavor, with the greatest power we have, to bring that world into being.

I mean, if we could have everything, sure. If we can have it all, yeah, I wish them easy, successful, fun-filled lives, crowned with good friends, attentive lovers, heaps of money, intellectual stimulation, and good views out the window. I wish them eternal beauty, international travel, and smart things to watch on TV. But if I can't have everything, if I only get a few, I'm not sure easy makes my wish list.

We imagine the world we hope for and endeavor, with the greatest power we have, to bring that world into being.

People were being so mean as a result of my ability - a gift, really. So I think that's what makes me fight harder to provide an option to aspiring kids or artists. I wouldn't want anyone to go through what I went through... to see a little girl or a little dancer experience such unnecessary rejection.

bring in a magnificent income that would assure her

Live up to your potential, not down to others expectations.

Like all young men I set out to be a genius, but mercifully laughter intervened.

Today you live, child. Tomorrow, you dream.

What you hope for, like Unforgiven did a lot to give you a chance to do it again sometime.

The only thing they had in common was the grandeur of their vision.

Welcome to Hollywood! What's your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Some dreams come true, some don't; but keep on dreamin' -- this is Hollywood.

Dreams take short cuts.