QuoteProject
I grew up in a time when it would never have occurred to anyone to tell me there was anything I couldn't do.
Whoopi Goldberg
ShareWTF𝕏

Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote emphasizes the importance of a supportive environment that encourages belief in one's abilities.

Whoopi Goldberg reflects on her upbringing, highlighting a time when the idea of limitations was absent. This perspective fosters a mindset of confidence and possibility, suggesting that a nurturing environment can significantly influence a person's belief in their potential and abilities.

Themes

MotivationBeliefPotentialSupportConfidence

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a speech about empowering youth to pursue their dreams without fear of limitations.

More from Whoopi Goldberg

Really, darling, it's a no-brainer. You know, I understand not everybody is for gay marriage. But if you're not for gay marriage, don't marry a gay person. That's what I say
Whoopi GoldbergRead
And I don't believe that I have to stay on one side of the fence or the other. I don't believe that there is any good career move or bad career move. I believe there are only the things that make me happy.
Whoopi GoldbergRead
I've learned to take time for myself and to treat myself with a great deal of love and respect, because I like me.. I think I'm kind of cool.
Whoopi GoldbergRead
That's the thing about Mother Nature, she really doesn't care what economic bracket you're in.
Whoopi GoldbergRead
Taking action is hard, but know what? Enduring a bad situation can be its own hell.
Whoopi GoldbergRead
You know, be an actor because you love to act. Don't be an actor because you think you're going to get famous, because that's luck.
Whoopi GoldbergRead

Similar quotes

The demands of excellent NFL quarterbacking I always said took every piece of me, emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually. It was like it just took it all, and I think that was what was so energizing about it and unreplicable.
Steve YoungRead
We all have the tendency to believe self-doubt and self-criticism, but listening to this voice never gets us closer to our goals. Instead, try on the point of view of a mentor or good friend who believes in you, wants the best for your, and will encourage you when you feel discouraged.
Kelly McgonigalRead
At 25, I was in the audience of my first professional speaker, Bob Bales. His presentation got my attention. I had never seen anyone having so much fun 'at work' and getting paid for it!
Zig ZiglarRead
the harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
George WashingtonRead
Disappointment can drive us, or it can defeat us.
Tony RobbinsRead
A man is a fool not to put everything he has, at any given moment, into what he is creating.
Frank HerbertRead

A little wisdom, now and then

Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.