Quotes on Playing Fields

Americans are fighters. We're tough, resourceful and creative, and if we have the chance to fight on a level playing field, where everyone pays a fair share and everyone has a real shot, then no one - no one can stop us.

We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism, sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless.

Thats what I love about serving God. In His eyes, there are no little people...because there are no big people. We are all on the same playing field

I have become convinced that we blacks spend too much time on the playing field and too little time in libraries.

Games are won by players who focus on the playing field -- not by those whose eyes are glued to the scoreboard.

Effort is fully replenishable. There is no need to save any of it. Leave every bit you have on the playing field

[Science is] a great game. It is inspiring and refreshing. The playing field is the universe itself.

D'you ever wonder what it would be like if our positions were reversed?' I ask. At Jack's puzzled look I continue. 'If we whites were in charge instead of you Crosses?' 'Can't say it's ever crossed my mind,' Jack shrugs. 'I used to think about it a lot,' I sigh. 'Dreams of living in a world with no more discrimination, no more prejudice, a fair police force, an equal justice system, equality of education, equality of life, a level playing field.

Several technological and political forces have converged, and that has produced a global, Web-enabled playing field that allows for multiple forms of collaboration without regard to geography or distance - or soon, even language.