“I learned to never say never and never say no, so I decided to go pro. I knew I'd have an opportunity to be a defensive player in the NFL.” OpportunityPlayerDecidedNflNever Say Never Author:Darius Philon
“Better use of space, improving the insulation, getting more daylight into the buildings, reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioning and heating systems, making sure that the internal air quality is good, that we have increased natural ventilation opportunities in the mid seasons. You know these are some of the things we can do.” KnowsUseOpportunityEnergyCan DoNaturalSpaceQualityAirBuildingSeasonsEnvironmentalArchitectureInternalsFriendlyConsumptionImprovingReducingConditioningDaylightHeatingAir ConditioningAir QualityInsulationEnvironmentally FriendlyEnergy ConsumptionVentilation Author:Ken Yeang
“The only thing that separates women of color from everyone else is opportunity.” OpportunityColorActressesBadassAfrican American WomenEmmysBadass Women Author:Viola Davis
“It's not anything that is just perpetuated by White America or just perpetuated by Black America. It's just a cultural understanding that you're just not a part of the equation when it comes to sexuality and I think that people mistake your lack of opportunity with the level of your talent.” PeopleThinkingAmericaOpportunityUnderstandingBlackWhiteLevelsMistakeTalentSexualityEquationsBlack America Author:Viola Davis
“If the opportunity is not out there for you to play it, then you don't see it.” IfsPlayOpportunity Author:Viola Davis
“Hong Kong is a nice playground for my street pieces as the architecture is very different from my home city. It's also a great opportunity to take place in a dynamic city of the global art scene.” ArtDifferentHomeOpportunityCitiesPiecesNiceStreetsSceneArchitecturePlaygroundsGreat OpportunityHong Kong Author:Invader
“I like the illicit nature of street art, but I won't miss the opportunity to make a nice piece because it is legal.” ArtOpportunityPiecesNiceStreetsMissingStreet Art Author:Invader
“Being forcefully rattled out of our consumer mentality - our addiction to comfort and convenience can create an opportunity for us [people] to reconnect with what we really value and with the qualities of life that really can sustain us - which include reconnecting with our roles as citizens, community members, and human beings.” PeopleHumansValuesOpportunityCommunityHuman BeingsQualityRolesCitizensComfortMembersAddictionConsumersMentalityConvenienceQuality Of LifeReconnecting Author:Tim DeChristopher
“Throughout my life I had wandered alone, trying to find pieces of me in any place I could and when it came down to it, I was nothing but a shell of missed opportunities.” TryingOpportunityPiecesShellsMissed Opportunity Book:Liquid Soul Source: Liquid Soul
“Hiphop allows you to get your love ones, your family members up out of the hood and that sh-t sounds cliché, but it's true. So when I think of hiphop, I just think of all the opportunity it's provided, of all the places it's taking me.” ThinkingOpportunitySoundMembersOur FamilyHoodFamily Members Author:Jon Connor
“There are so many people in the closet, and we are giving them an opportunity to come out of the closet and just admit they like to smoke.” PeopleGivingOpportunitySmokeClosets Author:Snoop Dogg
“Our brave men and women have made many sacrifices in just wars to defeat the forces of evil. We have exported our greatest values: freedom and opportunity, which have lifted millions out of poverty. At home, these values allow Americans to use their God-given potential and make their dreams reality.” MenMadeWarUseHomeDreamRealityValuesEvilOpportunityGivenForcePovertyMillionsSacrificeMen And WomenBraveDefeatBrave ManJust WarDream Reality Author:Marco Rubio
“I pray the Pope [Francis] can use his moral authority to inspire true religious freedom, and bring us closer to the day when freedom can finally take root on the island country; because only then will the people of Cuba prosper and have the opportunity to live out God's plan.” PeopleCountryUseOpportunityReligiousMoralPlansInspirePrayingAuthorityRootsIslandsPopeI PrayCubaReligious FreedomGod's PlanMoral Authority Author:Marco Rubio
“Let's face it: Most companies in most industries have a kind of tunnel vision. They chase the same opportunities that everyone else is chasing, they miss the same opportunities that everyone else is missing. It's the companies that see a different game that win big. The most important question for innovators today is: What do you see that the competition doesn't see?” KindImportantDifferentBigsTodayFacesOpportunityGamesWinningBusinessCompanyVisionMissingIndustryCompetitionChasingTunnelsInnovatorsImportant QuestionsTunnel VisionMissing It Author:Bill Taylor
“Let me tell you something: The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there.” OpportunityWinningRolesColorLet MeAfrican American WomenEmmys Author:Viola Davis
“It would be great to bust through and make history. But what's more important is the opportunity to continue to get roles that are complicated and wonderful, to be a part of the narrative and to get to do what our counterparts are able to do. It doesn't just stop at holding an award.” ImportantWould BeAbleOpportunityRolesWonderfulComplicatedNarrativeAwardsCounterparts Author:Viola Davis
“Many people spend the ends of their lives alone, and probably a lot of years in the middle of their lives, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to experience the rewards of solitude.” PeopleYearsEndsOpportunityMiddleSolitudeRewardsGlad Author:Alix Kates Shulman
“For only by nurturing the minds and strengthening the values of our children can we give them an opportunity to be full, productive citizens, to reach their God-given potential, and to have good jobs right here in Oklahoma.” GivingMindChildrenJobsValuesOpportunityGivenCitizensOur ChildrenProductiveGood JobNurturingStrengtheningOklahoma Author:Brad Henry
“I would say my mind is always working - no matter where I am I continue to see opportunities all around me. My only sorrow is that I can't possibly explore them all!” MindI CanMatterOpportunitySorrowAlways Working Author:Arlene Dickinson
“Our kids are our future. They deserve every possible opportunity to start their day with enthusiasm, encouragement and food in their stomachs. Protecting human rights of every man, woman and child is fundamental. Kids cannot protect themselves. It's up to us to ensure they have what they need to be all they can possibly be.” MenNeedsHumansChildrenKidsOpportunityRightsProtectDeserveEncouragementFundamentalsHuman RightsEvery ManEnthusiasmOur FutureMen Women Author:Arlene Dickinson
“The Life Cube Burn is cathartic, fun, exciting, and even reverent. It's a spectacular opportunity to put a sense of finality to the event. And when those thousands of written "wish-sticks" inserted into the Cube from all kinds of people combine with the art and shared messaging from the write boards in a blaze of flame and a column of smoke and ashes, it becomes a communal and very spiritual moment.” PeopleWritingKindArtMomentsSpiritualOpportunityFunWishWrittenEventsExcitingSticksAll KindsSmokeFlamesBoardsAshesSpectacularColumnsCubesFinalityCathartic Author:Scott Cohen
“We must give Oklahoma families the opportunity to thrive and prosper. We must give all Oklahomans the tools necessary to pursue the American dream. And then, we must get out of the way.” WayGivingDreamOpportunityToolsPursueThriveAmerican DreamOklahomaOklahomans Author:Brad Henry
“I always loved science and math growing up. I was born in Iran; I grew up there and then came to the United States when I was about 16 years old. And I thought that this was my opportunity to get involved with something really cool and great.” YearsStatesOpportunityBornUnitedUnited StatesGrowing UpGrowingGrewInvolvedGrew UpMathIranGet InvolvedReally Cool Author:Anousheh Ansari
“I hope to inspire everyone - especially young people, women, and young girls all over the world, and in Middle Eastern countries that do not provide women with the same opportunities as men - to not give up their dreams and to pursue them.” PeopleMenWorldGivingCountryDreamYoungGirlOpportunityMiddleInspireGiving UpPursueEasternNot Giving Up Author:Anousheh Ansari
“I'm an explorer by nature, and being an entrepreneur allows me to explore new opportunities and technologies. And that's the best part of it.” OpportunityTechnologyEntrepreneurExplorersNew Opportunity Author:Anousheh Ansari
“Being an entrepreneur I love to help people, and I think through the products that we develop in my company, we will be able to help a lot of people. Whether it's help them to get over the difficulties of a technology and use it. Or helping employees, creating new jobs, new opportunities for people that work in my company.” PeopleThinkingHelpingUseAbleJobsOpportunityCompanyTechnologyProductsCreatingDifficultyEntrepreneurEmployeeGet OverNew JobNew Opportunity Author:Anousheh Ansari
“Being an entrepreneur is really exciting for me. Whether it's creating something or just building a company and giving others the opportunity to build a career, I think it's exciting to be at the helm of these types of activities.” ThinkingGivingOpportunityCompanyCareersBuildingTypeActivityCreatingExcitingEntrepreneurCreating SomethingHelm Author:Anousheh Ansari
“I love performing so much! The joy is to have the opportunity to be able to perform all around the world.” WorldAbleJoyOpportunityAround The WorldPerforming Author:Hiromi
“Some artists just go and play, and I have no objections to that - but I don't like to do that. People take their very precious time to come to my concert, and they give me the opportunity to share two hours of their lives. I want to do the best I can, for visuals, sound and everything!” PeopleWantGivingI CanTwoPlayArtistOpportunitySoundHoursShareGive MeVisualsConcertsDo The BestObjectionsPrecious Time Author:Hiromi
“Teaching is my most reliable form of human contact. I love the opportunity to speak Spanish (which I don't do at home), the give-and-take with students, the surprises. One day you think you have the goods for a sensational class and it bombs. The next day you have nothing and the class turns out splendidly.” ThinkingGivingHumansHomeFormTurnsNextOpportunitySpeakClassTeachingStudentsOne DaySurpriseContactBombsGoodsNext DayGive And TakeSensational Author:Gustavo Perez Firmat
“Politicians in Europe want change. The United States and China will follow this trend. One could see this is a threat, but it's also an opportunity. We at BMW want to take advantage of this and, through innovations, place ourselves at the forefront.” WantStatesOpportunityUnitedUnited StatesPoliticianEuropeAdvantageInnovationThreatChinaTrendsBmw Author:Norbert Reithofer
“A lot of young girls don't realise how diverse the career opportunities are in games development. Many think that you need elite math skills and a vast knowledge of all things tech to work in games, and haven't thought about avenues like design, producing, art, writing or composing.” ThinkingNeedsWritingArtYoungGirlOpportunityGamesCareersHavensDesignDevelopmentSkillsAll ThingsMathRealisingElitesDiverseAvenuesComposingCareer OpportunitiesMath Skills Author:Rhianna Pratchett
“I felt a great sense of indebtedness and responsibility to use the help that other people had given me to in turn help others and to use the opportunities that I had had in my life to really turn that around and to make an impact and to carry forth some of the issues that I believe are important to the future of our society.” PeopleBelieveImportantHelpingUseTurnsOpportunityGivenI BelieveFeltResponsibilityIssuesImpactHelping OthersOur SocietyIndebtedness Author:Brooke Ellison
“[In management] you're getting an opportunity to meet and speak with the GMs, assistant GMs, owners, governors - all the way up the line. It's a great opportunity to understand the league a little better and the challenges it faces.” WayLittlesFacesOpportunitySpeakChallengesLinesManagementLeagueOwnersGovernorsAssistantsGreat Opportunity Author:Chris Pronger
“I would hope that people would feel that they achieved a greater opportunity in life living here in California than they had prior to when we came in. That they had a better opportunity of getting better education.That they had a better opportunity of getting a job once they had an education or training. And that overall, that their quality of life had improved.” PeopleFeelsJobsOpportunityQualityGreaterTrainingCaliforniaGet BetterQuality Of LifeLife Living Author:George Deukmejian
“There's a lot of real unity - and a lot fake unity, sadly. I think a lot of people are going to get an opportunity to pursue greatness and pursue careers outside of D.C. Not everybody is going to make it. I think there's a connotation that there's a lack of rappers out there.” PeopleThinkingRealOpportunityCareersGreatnessUnityPursueFakeRapperConnotation Author:Wale
“Everybody reacts differently. For me defeat lingers around for different time periods. I can dwell on some for five minutes or sometimes I can still be thinking about it a week later. It all comes down to experience. You need to reflect on your mistakes and move on. Luckily you always get the opportunity to turn things around in your next performance.” ThinkingNeedsStillsI CanDifferentSometimesMovingTurnsNextOpportunityMistakeFiveWeekMinutesPeriodsPerformancesDefeatFive MinutesDifferent TimesTime Periods Author:Filo Tiatia
“I was always interested in sport. My family are big sports' fans. We always had all the locals round watching big sporting events. I wasn't particularly sporty myself. I played a lot of hockey and rode, still do ride, but I just had a general interest in it. When I was given the opportunity to do sport stories I used to grab them.” StillsStoriesBigsUsedOpportunityGivenSportsInterestFansEventsMy FamilyRoundsLocalsHockeySports FanSporting Events Author:Jill Douglas
“It's a lot of luck and being in the right place at the right time, that's what I think. Obviously you need to be noticed by people to be given the opportunities, and I think you do have to work hard.” PeopleThinkingNeedsHardOpportunityGivenHard WorkLuckRight TimeRight Place Author:Jill Douglas
“I would say go for it because it is a fantastic job. It's a wonderful opportunity to go and get involved with sport at whatever level. What I would say is, if you can, go and work with your local radio station covering local sporting events.” IfsJobsOpportunitySportsLevelsWonderfulEventsInvolvedRadioLocalsFantasticStationsGet InvolvedCoveringRadio StationsSporting Events Author:Jill Douglas
“The limitations of federal laws are able to create real progress at the local level. Ultimately, to effect not just incremental progress but progress that is transformational for students, we need committed leadership - people who believe deeply that their students can achieve at the highest levels and who know how to create the conditions at the classroom, school and system level to give them the opportunities they deserve.” PeopleKnowsNeedsGivingBelieveRealAbleSchoolLawOpportunityLevelsKnow HowProgressAchieveConditionsEffectsStudentsHighestDeserveCommittedLocalsLimitationClassroom Author:Wendy Kopp
“I was looking for an opportunity to make my first feature, so I asked myself: "What do you want to do? Is there something you can give to the world?"” WorldWantGivingFirstsOpportunityFeatures Author:Warwick Thornton
“Photography gives you the opportunity to use your sensibility and everything you are to say something about and be part of the world around you. In this way, you might discover who you are, and with a little luck, you might discover something much larger than yourself.” WorldWayGivingLittlesUseMightOpportunityPhotographyLuckWho You AreSensibility Author:Peter Lindbergh
“The British Fashion Awards are also very important because it's my hometown. But it's really a recognition of my team, and those awards give me an opportunity to thank them in a formal way. You and I have worked together enough to know that it really isn't about two people. It's a whole team. And so it's great to acknowledge that you never do anything alone.” PeopleKnowsWayGivingTwoImportantEnoughWholeTogetherOpportunityTeamFashionGive MeBritishRecognitionAcknowledgeAwardsFormalHometown Author:Christopher Bailey
“Older actors, and women in particular, are getting more opportunities. It pleases me, its very good news for us. They say that people are living longer, and maybe it's just that there's more of us out there.” PeopleActorsOpportunityParticularPleaseNewsVery GoodGood NewsPlease Me Author:Christopher Walken
“Today there are a lot places where people say they're just hopeless. If I can come from a hopeless country, get an education, become a hyphenated American and become president of the World Bank, it's my moral duty to make sure that every single person on the planet has that opportunity.” PeopleIfsWorldPersonsI CanCountryTodayOpportunityPresidentMoralPlanetsDutyHopelessSingle PersonMoral DutyWorld Bank Author:Jim Yong Kim
“I'm very thankful for the people that I've had the opportunity to work with. I have a good life. It's been amazing. I'm not complaining. It's not like acting has ruined me so I have to leave. It's not that. I'm just done with it.” PeopleDoneOpportunityActingComplainingGood LifeRuinedVery Thankful Author:Joaquin Phoenix
“Provide lots of opportunities for children's natural curiosity to manifest itself. With very young children, our role is one of supporter and guide.” ChildrenYoungOpportunityNaturalRolesCuriosityGuidesManifestSupporterYoung ChildrenNatural Curiosity Author:Lilian Katz
“High status males had multiple wives or additional mating opportunities in the ancestral environment.” OpportunityEnvironmentWifeMalesMultipleMating Author:Keith Henson
“Film festivals are a great vehicle for gaining an audience for your film, for exposure for the talent in the film and for the film makers to leverage opportunities for their films. I love the energy that film festivals bring.” FilmOpportunityEnergyAudienceTalentMakersVehicleExposureFestivalsFilm Festivals Author:Jamie Hector