Quotes about Aspiration

Our civilization, such as it is, was shaped by religion, and the men who aspire to public office anyplace in the free world must make obeisance to God or risk immediate opprobrium.

If I could have anybody I haven't had, I'd want to interview somebody like Jay-Z or Puff Daddy, pick their minds a little bit.

Commit yourself to a mighty purpose.

The idea that you have to pursue greatness... it's up to you; it's your life.

The Catholic Church is an enormous footprint in Chicago, doing a lot of good. That aspiration is felt by a lot of people - that the church succeed - because it will be good for society.

Having a school really is the fulfillment of a longtime dream of mine.

I have lived out my mother's hope and pray I have given wings to my daughter's dreams.

Religion must remain an outlet for people who say to themselves, 'I am not the person I want to be.' It must never sink into an assemblage of the self satisfied.

A victory is useless unless it reflects your deepest wishes.

I can and do aspire to be greater than the sum total of my experiences, but I accept my limitations. I willingly accept that we who judge must not deny the differences resulting from experience and heritage but attempt, as the Supreme Court suggests, continuously to judge when those opinions, sympathies and prejudices are appropriate.

Obviously, I am hoping to go on and win many trophies for Spurs and for England. That's always been the aim since I was a kid, dreaming of lifting the trophy one day for them, so that's what I've got to do.

If I make it in the NBA or wind up playing overseas, I will be at peace.