(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.
CHRIS GARDNERIt can be done, but you have to make it happen.
More Chris Gardner Quotes
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It can be done, but you have to make it happen.
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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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Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others. The irony is that while sleep sometimes brings nightmares, it’s the reality of my waking hours that can cause me the greater fear.
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This part of my life, this little part, is called happiness.
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It’s okay to fail; it’s not okay to quit.
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Don’t ever let someone tell you you can’t do something.
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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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If you have a dream, you’ve got to protect it.
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Still 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.
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Claim ownership of your dreams.
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Then again, what seems like nothing in the eyes of the world, when properly valued and put to use, can be among the greatest riches.
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There is no plan B for passion.
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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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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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Baby steps count, as long as you are going forward. You add them all up, and one day you look back and you’ll be surprised at where you might get to.
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