America Quote by Hillary Clinton
“America can only live up to its potential when each and every American has the chance to live up to your potential, too.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, United States, 2016
Societal progress depends on equal opportunity for all individuals to realize their abilities.
In simple terms: Everyone must have a chance to reach their potential.
Key Takeaway
Promote policies that ensure equal opportunity.
Themes
equality
potential
social justice
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education reform
- job training
- healthcare access
- anti-discrimination legislation
Key Concepts
Meritocracy
social mobility
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure true equality of opportunity?
- What barriers prevent individuals from reaching potential?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be hindered by systemic bias and resource constraints.
![“I think it's what animates our president-elect [Donald Trump] more than anything else, is a belief in the boundless potential of every American to live the American dream.” quote by Mike Pence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bad/mike-pence-577_american-dream_i-think-it-s-what-animates-our-president_1859884.jpg)
![“I am somewhat influenced by the years that I've spent trying to actually get things done, whether it was reforming education in Arkansas or a survey and Legal Services Corporation board when President [Jimmy ]Carter appointed me and trying to get lawyers for poor people. I have worked in these…” quote by Hillary Clinton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6c7/hillary-clinton-51_action_i-am-somewhat-influenced-by-the-years-th_9078.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
