“As citizen-activists the world over merge, they can become an irresistible force to create peace and protect the planet. From here will come a new movement to abolish nuclear weapons and all weapons of mass destruction. From here will come the demand for sustainable communities, for new systems of energy, transportation and commerce. From here comes the future rushing in on us. How does one acquire the capacity for active citizenship? The opportunities exist every day...Active citizenship begins with an envisioning of the desired outcome and a conscious application of spiritual principles.” WorldDoeSpiritualOpportunityEnergyForceCommunityPrinciplesMovementPlanetsCitizensProtectDemandWeaponsMassConsciousCapacityDestructionActiveNuclearOutcomesAcquireActivistApplicationSustainabilityNuclear WeaponsCommerceCitizenshipIrresistibleTransportationWeapons Of Mass DestructionMass DestructionRushingAbolishEnvisioningRushing InIrresistible ForceActive Citizenship Author:Dennis Kucinich
“A successful outcome shows what hard work, perseverance and taking advantage of your opportunities will do for you.” InspirationalHardShowsOpportunitySuccessfulHard WorkAdvantagePerseveranceOutcomesTaking Advantage Author:Will Rogers
“Currently, you are approaching each opportunity with a single possible outcome and when that doesn't happen you fool yourself that there was nothing more that you could have done.” DoneHappensOpportunityFoolOutcomes Author:Chris Murray
“The role of government has never been to plan every detail or dictate every outcome. At its best, government has simply knocked away barriers to opportunity and laid the foundation for a better future. Our people -- with all their drive and ingenuity -- always end up building the rest. And if we can do that again -- if we can continue building that foundation and making those hard decisions on behalf of the next generation -- I have no doubt that we will leave our children the America that we all hope for.” PeopleIfsChildrenEndsHardGovernmentAmericaNextOpportunityCan DoDecisionRolesDoubtPlansGenerationsBuildingOur ChildrenFoundationDetailsOutcomesNo DoubtBarriersBehalfNext GenerationIngenuityBetter FutureHard DecisionRole Of Government Author:Barack Obama
“Conservatives believe in equality of opportunity. Liberals believe in equality of outcome.” BelieveOpportunityOutcomesEquality Of Opportunity Author:Mike Rosen
“Meritocracy is our social ideal, particularly among good liberals. Equality of opportunity, but not of outcome. Not evaluating people by their [outside] features, but by their innate talent and drive.” PeopleOpportunitySocialTalentIdealsFeaturesOutcomesInnateMeritocracyEquality Of OpportunityInnate Talents Author:Chris Hayes
“A Marathon is not about running, it is about salvation. We spend so much of our lives doubting ourselves, thinking we're not good enough, not strong enough, not made of the right stuff. The Marathon is an opportunity for redemption. "Opportunity," because the outcome is uncertain. "Opportunity," because it is up to you, and only you, to make it happen; only you can turn your farfetched dream into a reality.” ThinkingMadeEnoughDreamRealityHappensRunningTurnsOpportunityStrongStuffDoubtOur LivesSalvationRedemptionOutcomesGood EnoughUncertainMarathonStrong EnoughUp To YouMake It HappenNot Good EnoughNot StrongNot Strong EnoughRight Stuff Author:Dean Karnazes
“I believe that President Obama is here for a reason, but that doesn't mean that he has to stay there next year. The American people have an opportunity to have a say and so I think we just have to do what we think is right - and see what the outcome is. God's got a plan.” PeopleThinkingYearsBelieveMeanReasonNextOpportunityI BelievePresidentPlansOutcomesPresident ObamaNext Year Author:Vicky Hartzler
“Above all, think of life as a prototype. We can conduct experiments, make discoveries, and change our perspectives. We can look for opportunities to turn processes into projects that have tangible outcomes. We can learn how to take joy in the things we create whether they take the form of a fleeting experience or an heirloom that will last for generations.” ThinkingLooksLastsFormJoyTurnsOpportunityProcessCreativityGenerationsDesignPerspectiveProjectsDiscoveryExperimentsOutcomesFleetingTangiblePrototypeHeirlooms Author:Tim Brown
“We need to start talking about inequality again; we need to start talking about the inequities and unfairnesses and the injustices of an excessively divided society, divided by wealth, by opportunity, by outcome, by assets and so forth.” NeedsOpportunityWealthTalkingInjusticeInequalityOutcomesAssetsDividedUnfairness Author:Tony Judt
“We owe every student in every neighborhood in New Jersey an equal opportunity to succeed. We know that more money, alone, is not the answer. We need to redefine success, and how we pursue that success, by the outcomes obtained by students.” KnowsNeedsOpportunityAnswersStudentsSucceedEqualPursueOutcomesNeighborhoodMore MoneyJerseyNew JerseyEqual Opportunity Author:Thomas Kean, Jr.
“Yes, NFL players deserve to be paid well. Unfortunately, economic realities are forcing everyone to make tough choices and the NFL is no different. These are not easy negotiations, but the outcome can be positive. If both sides give a little, everyone, including fans, will get a lot and the game will improve through innovation. Even in difficult economic times, a new CBA presents us with the opportunity to secure the future of our game.” IfsGivingWellsLittlesDifferentRealityChoicesOpportunityGamesEasyDifficultSidesPlayerFansEconomicDeserveToughPaidInnovationIncludingSecureOutcomesNflBoth SidesNegotiationBeing PositiveNfl PlayersTough Choices Author:Roger Goodell
“The marathon is an opportunity for redemption. Opportunity, because the outcome is uncertain. Opportunity, because it is up to you, and only you, to make it happen.” HappensOpportunityRedemptionOutcomesUncertainMarathonUp To YouMake It Happen Author:Dean Karnazes
“Now, as a nation, we don't promise equal outcomes, but we were founded on the idea everybody should have an equal opportunity to succeed. No matter who you are, what you look like, where you come from, you can make it. That's an essential promise of America. Where you start should not determine where you end up.” ShouldLooksIdeasEndsMatterAmericaOpportunityNationsPromiseSucceedEqualEssentialsShould HaveWho You AreDetermineOutcomesEqual OpportunityWhere You Come Author:Barack Obama
“America guarantees equal opportunity, not equal outcome.” AmericaOpportunityEqualOutcomesGuaranteesEqual Opportunity Author:Rush Limbaugh
“The core principle is that we want an economy that works for everyone, not just for a small elite. We want equal opportunity, not equality of outcome. We want to make sure that there's upward mobility again, in our society and in our economy.” WantOpportunityPrinciplesEconomyEqualCoreOutcomesOur SocietyElitesEqual OpportunityMobilityUpward Mobility Author:Robert Reich