As soon as I came in as leader, we had seven weeks to an election, so we had to be entirely focused on the job we had in front of us.
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One of the things I'm so determined to preserve and restore is the fact that you can be the kid who was born in Dinsdale and find yourself working for the British government in the U.K., to being prime minister.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the journey from humble beginnings to achieving great success and influence.
Jacinda Ardern highlights the transformative potential of determination and opportunity. She believes that regardless of one's origins, it is possible to rise to positions of great responsibility and leadership, illustrating the importance of perseverance and the belief that anyone can achieve their dreams if they work hard and seize opportunities.
Themes
DeterminationSuccessLeadershipInspirationOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to motivate students about their future opportunities.
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