So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.
Interpretation
Dreams may initially appear unattainable, but determination can make them a reality.
This quote by Christopher Reeve illustrates the transformative journey of dreams, suggesting that what once seemed far-fetched can become possible through perseverance and willpower. It conveys a powerful message about the importance of resilience and finding strength within ourselves to achieve our aspirations, emphasizing that dreams can evolve from illusion to reality with commitment and effort.
In practice
In a motivational speech about achieving goals.
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.
One hard day of work proves you have heart. But day after day is what proves you have maturity and commitment.
Every man's task [his 'great dream' and impassioned life-goal] is his life preserver.
Confidence allows you to progress in something you're attempting to accomplish, whether it's playing basketball or baseball or whether it's trying to succeed in business.
In the inner city, there's a mentality that the government owes you something. My breakthrough came when I stopped feeling sorry for myself and took responsibility for every part of my life. No more pity parties. I've gotta love me more than anybody else loves me.
I want to go to practice. I want to be in the huddles. That's me.
You don't stop running because you get old, you get old because you stop running.
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