--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I just wish people would realize that…" description: "\"I just wish people would realize that anything's possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try.\" — Terry Fox" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6b/terry-fox-13686_dream_i-just-wish-people-would-realize-that-an_1592725.png" --- # I just wish people would realize that anything's possible… ![“I just wish people would realize that anything's possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try.” quote by Terry Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6b/terry-fox-13686_dream_i-just-wish-people-would-realize-that-an_1592725.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6b/terry-fox-13686_dream_i-just-wish-people-would-realize-that-an_1592725.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f6b/terry-fox-13686_dream_i-just-wish-people-would-realize-that-an_1592725.png) > “I just wish people would realize that anything's possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try.” [Terry Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/terry-fox/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Believing in possibility and effort turns dreams into reality; effort is essential. **In simple terms:** Try, and dreams become possible. Key Takeaway Believe and act to achieve dreams. Themes determination possibility effort Mood motivational hopeful Type inspirational practical When to use this quote - personal goals - team sports - career planning Key Concepts goal setting self‑efficacy Questions to Reflect On - What steps will you take toward your dream? - What obstacles might you face? 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Dreams are made if people try.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/terry-fox/i-just-wish-people-would-realise-that-anything-is-possible-if-you-try/) [Terry Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/terry-fox/) > [Dreams are made possible if you try](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/terry-fox/dreams-are-made-possible-if-you-try/) [Terry Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/terry-fox/) > [Maybe now, instead of being afraid and saying, 'Look how hard Terry tried, and he still got cancer,' instead people will say, 'Look at…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/terry-fox/maybe-now-instead-of-being-afraid-and-saying-look-how-hard-terry/) [Terry Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/terry-fox/) > [If I ran to a doctor every time I got a little cyst or abrasion, I'd still be in Nova Scotia.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/terry-fox/if-i-ran-to-a-doctor-every-time-i-got-a-little-cyst-or-abrasion-i-d/) [Terry Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/terry-fox/) > [I know that you can do the impossible.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/terry-fox/i-know-that-you-can-do-the-impossible/) [Terry Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/terry-fox/) > [I don’t feel that this is unfair. 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