Want Quote by Dave Thomas
“You can do what you want to do. You can be what you want to be.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pragmatic Programmer by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas, 1999
You have the power to choose your actions and identity, emphasizing personal agency and self‑determination.
In simple terms: You can choose what to do and who to become.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for your choices.
Themes
personal agency
self‑determination
empowerment
Mood
motivational
confident
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal growth
- creative projects
- relationship decisions
Key Concepts
choice
identity
agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What choices are you avoiding?
- How does self‑belief shape your path?
A Different Perspective
External circumstances may limit options despite will.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
