City Quote by B. J. Armstrong
“It's really the city of Detroit that I owe the thanks to and all the people along the way, so many people that played a role in my success in giving me the dreams and aspirations to go to college and do the things that I did.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement, University of Michigan, 2005
Detroit and its people shaped his aspirations and success.
In simple terms: Community fuels dreams.
Key Takeaway
Give back to roots.
Themes
community
gratitude
aspiration
Mood
grateful
inspirational
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- career
- social mobility
Key Concepts
sociology
personal narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- Who helped you succeed?
- How can you uplift your community?
A Different Perspective
Success also depends on personal effort.
