High school Quote by Michaela DePrince

As a young boy, I had strange dreams of affecting people and somehow being instrumental in changing the makeup of Africa and helping to…

— Djimon Hounsou

As a small child in England, I had this dream of going to Africa. We didn't have any money and I was a girl,…

— Jane Goodall

My story, I feel like it's amazing, because it shows people no matter where you come from, no matter what your lifestyle is, your…

— Shanice Williams

I had the wonderful benefit of growing up with parents that not only encouraged me to follow my dreams, but supported my aspirations through…

— Jason Graves

My family life and early political life - being exposed to the news constantly, being enrolled in an Afrocentric education program, and doing the…

— Baratunde Thurston

I guess, growing up at Australia Zoo and getting to travel all over the world, I have this great outlook on life, and that's…

— Bindi Irwin

I know that my life story is an inspirational one and one that can, hopefully, help others achieve goals in their own lives.

— Montel Vontavious Porter

Both my parents were working-class and had dreams of making the world a better place. It's pretty powerful, being able to reflect back their…

— Neneh Cherry

When I come to schools like Norton Primary Academy and meet children who have their lives and careers before them, I hope in some…

— Steph McGovern

As a young woman, I dreamed of changing the world. In my twenties, I went to Africa to try and save the continent, only…

— Jacqueline Novogratz

I am inspired by Nelson Mandela. I was a volunteer teacher in South Africa during apartheid, where I witnessed his success liberating black South…

— Lisa Madigan

I intend to inspire people with my story: motivate young people that grew up like myself, or even not like myself. Just, you know,…

— Nipsey Hussle