Don’t ever let someone tell you you can’t do something.
CHRIS GARDNERStill a dreamer, yet more of a realist than ever before, I knew this was my time to sail. On the horizon I saw the shining future, as before. The difference now was that I felt the wind at my back. I was ready.
More Chris Gardner Quotes
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You can only depend on yourself. The cavalry aint coming.
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Wealth can also be that attitude of gratitude with which we remind ourselves everyday to count our blessings.
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(The movie) is the story of my life, but it’s not about me. It’s about anybody who ever dreamed big and had someone tell them, ‘No, you can’t do it.’ You can.
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Find something that you love. Something that gets you so excited you can’t wait to get out of bed in the morning. Forget about money. Be happy.
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But if you don’t take the necessary steps to make them happen, dreams are just mirages that mess with your head!
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The world is your oyster. It’s up to you to find the pearls.
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There is no plan B for passion.
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I just wanted to make a million dollars. But I couldn’t sing and I couldn’t play ball, so I said to my mother, ‘How am I going to make a million dollars?’ And she said to me, ‘Son, if you believe you can do it, you will.’
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If you have a dream, you’ve got to protect it.
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Always, always pursue happiness.
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People can’t do something themselves, they want to tell you you can’t do it. You want something, go get it.
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We all understand genetics. You get your eyes from your dad, your mom’s nose, there’s nothing you can do about that. But your spiritual genetics you can choose, pick, embrace and commit to. That’s what I did.
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Well, I really don’t want to be a high-powered corporate lawyer. I’m really passionate about painting.
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It’s okay to fail; it’s not okay to quit.
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Claim ownership of your dreams.
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