Quotes About Opportunity

I played in the Under 18s when I was 14, then the reserves at 15, and then the first team.

The main consideration with those who, possessing some capital, propose to emigrate as the means of improving their condition, is, the society likely to be found in the land fixed on for their future residence.

Whether a resident needs to get online to access homework or supplemental educational tools, to search for a job or start a business, broadband is a necessity.

I not only have to take care of each and every one of the residents of the city of Miami, but I also have to think about all the cities in America and how do we create prosperity for all those cities.

Public housing is more than just a place to live, public housing programs should provide opportunities to residents and their families.

I was born and raised in North Little Rock, Arkansas. I was 15 when I got my first job serving food to the residents in a retirement home - 22 years later I would shoot my first film in one.

I'm committed to helping the residents of Stockton succeed.

We want to make sure Arizona residents have the opportunity to learn about the decisions we are making and have a chance to participate in the process.

Seoul strives to make an environment that is safe for foreign residents and also where they can succeed as well.

Mitt Romney has never been resigned to what someone else said was possible. He cut his own path. That's why he believes in his heart that America has a future full of opportunity and hope. And that's why when Mitt Romney looks down the road, he sees a country that's ready for a comeback.

Since I don't come from a privileged background, I couldn't afford to be irresponsible with career decisions. I wrote two books alongside my job and resigned only when I realised I can make a living.

Every child is entitled to an academic education. But resilience, stickability, self-esteem - they need these things, too, and even more than the privately educated.

Would the fish have ever been caught if it had kept its mouth shut?

I think it's worth putting energy into affirmative action in terms of having diversity in positions of power because the door was shut for so long.

I haven't shut any doors, and I'm really open to anything, so I think it's just about the material and what is going to get made.

I believe one shouldn't shut oneself to any possibilities.

I try not to shut any doors before I even get there. I like doing music. I like singing. I love all music. Music kind of goes hand in hand with acting anyway.

I would never say anything's over forever. How could you possibly know how you feel? How could you shut the door on anything?

Beautiful women get in Hollywood's door quickest and then are shut out when their beauty no longer measures up to whatever it is that Hollywood or audiences decide is beautiful enough; once they're inside, their choices are limited by the same beauty that won them their entree.

Nobody can shut the door in your face if you own the door.

I did not come to Mumbai to act. I came here to look for a job as our business had shut down, and it was a difficult time for us.

They missed a great opportunity to shut up.

It's not about opening a door and shutting it right behind you. I want to keep it open so others can come behind me.

Shy Carter helped me write 'One Call Away.' He is a brand new artist. I really want to help jumpstart his career because I think he's super-talented.