At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable.
Interpretation
Dreams often appear unachievable at first, but with persistence, they can become successful realities.
This quote by Christopher Reeve highlights the journey of pursuing dreams. Initially, they may seem far-fetched and unattainable, but as one progresses through challenges and works diligently toward their goals, those dreams can transform into something that feels not only possible but ultimately destined to happen. It serves as a reminder that perseverance and belief are crucial in the process of achieving our aspirations.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire students at a graduation ceremony.
I think we all have a little voice inside us that will guide us. It may be God, I don't know. But I think that if we shut out all the noise and clutter from our lives and listen to that voice, it will tell us the right thing to do.
Either you vegetate and look out a window, or activate and try to effect change.
Once you choose hope, anything's possible
Nothing of any consequence happens unless people get behind an idea. It begins with an individual and they share the idea with more individuals-and eventually it becomes a movement.
Success is not about money and power. Real success is about relationships. There's no point in making $50 million a year if your teenager thinks you're a jerk and you spend no time with your wife.
We live in a time when the words impossible and unsolvable are no longer part of the scientific community's vocabulary. Each day we move closer to trials that will not just minimize the symptoms of disease and injury but eliminate them.
My story isn't over... This is just a new part of my life. My baby is going to be in the stands - hopefully cheering for me and not crying too much!
Everything is possible. If you want something, give something.
A runner must run with dreams in his heart, not money in his pocket.
I started The Body Shop in 1976 simply to create a livelihood for myself and my two daughters, while my husband, Gordon, was trekking across the Americas. I had no training or experience and my only business acumen was Gordon's advice to take sales of Β£300 a week. Nobody talks of entrepreneurship as survival, but that's exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking.
Women don't take enough risks. Men are just 'foot on the gas pedal.' We're not going to close the achievement gap until we close the ambition gap.
It's hard to beat somebody when they don't give up.
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