Hillary Clinton said that her childhood dream was to be an…
“Hillary Clinton said that her childhood dream was to be an Olympic athlete. But she was not athletic enough. She said she wanted to be an astronaut, but at the time they didn't take women. She said she wanted to go into medicine, but hospitals made her woozy. Should she be telling people this story? I mean she's basically saying she wants to be president because she can't do anything else.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign rally, 2016
She shares past aspirations to illustrate personal growth and the limits she faced.
In simple terms: She talks about past dreams and obstacles.
Key Takeaway
Use past experiences to show resilience.
Themes
politics
personal narrative
gender
Mood
defensive
hopeful
Type
political
personal
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- media interviews
Key Concepts
career ambition
gender barriers
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sharing failed dreams affect public trust?
- What does this reveal about gender expectations?
A Different Perspective
The story may seem self‑defeating rather than empowering.