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Aspiring Quotes

Guidance for anyone still chasing the dream.

These lines speak directly to beginners: where to go, who to watch out for, and how to keep showing up after rejection. It's practical encouragement dressed up as quotation.

I do think that the elections of 2010 and 2012 are going to determine the trajectory of the country. Either we're going to be aspiring and improving opportunities based on freedom and responsibility, or we're going to go down the...

Quotes by George Allen

At any comic book convention in America, you'll find aspiring cartoonists with dozens of complex plot ideas and armloads of character sketches. Only a small percentage ever move from those ideas and sketches to a finished book.

Quotes by Gene Luen Yang

Gay men are accepted in films, music and politics because people came out and broke the mould and stereotype in those industries. What I am trying to do is break the trend in rugby and sport in general and show...

Quotes by Gareth Thomas

Being a woman is of special interest only to aspiring male transsexuals. To actual women, it is simply a good excuse not to play football.

Quotes by Fran Lebowitz

I find it always pleasurable talking with young people, particularly those aspiring to be writers, out of nostalgia, and because I've always felt that we oldies can learn so much from them and draw from them inspiration in our flagging...

Quotes by F. Sionil Jose

Usefulness! It is not a fascinating word, and the quality is not one of which the aspiring spirit can dream o' nights, yet on the stage it is the first thing to aim at.

Quotes by Ellen Terry

If I could say anything to aspiring writers, it's to keep your own counsel, first and foremost.

Quotes by Elizabeth Berg

When you're an aspiring actor, you do so many self-tapes that it gets to a certain point where you have to develop a thick skin, otherwise you will never survive.

Quotes by Eliza Scanlen

As a young aspiring journalist, I felt I was put into a box.

Quotes by Elaine Welteroth

Nan Gorman was born in Memphis, Tenn., on St. Patrick's Day. She moved to Hazard in 1929 when her father, James Hagan, a recent medical school graduate and aspiring surgeon, went to work there.

Quotes by Elaine Chao

With my somewhat vague aspiring mind, to be imprisoned in the rude details of a most material life was often irksome.

Quotes by Edward Carpenter

I remember we would get young, aspiring actors to come on '77 Sunset Strip' - I remember George Kennedy was one of those - and they would do a big guest star part, a lead, and they'd be paid maybe...

Quotes by Edd Byrnes

We as a club should be aspiring to have the best players playing for us. We’ve had that in the past. We’re in for players if the manager wants to be.

Quotes by Ed Woodward

When I was aspiring to play for India, I'd look at the Ricky Pontings and the Matthew Haydens and think they were very intimidating.

Quotes by Dinesh Karthik

Well, to aspiring writers, I would tell them that we live in a wonderful time where you're able to make your work visible, easily.

Quotes by Diablo Cody

It's very motivating, very aspiring to have the knowledge of me being able to be successful so young and have players go out of their way to talk about me.

Quotes by Deshaun Watson

The chance to interact with big shots is drawing scads of aspiring entrepreneurs to Quora, along with venture capitalists and other Valley players.

Quotes by Daniel Lyons

As someone of Korean descent, I am certain my road was a bit hard. I have to say anyone who's an aspiring actor has a difficult road regardless of race.

Quotes by Daniel Dae Kim

A lot of artists are aspiring to fill an archetype as opposed to being themselves. Even if they can’t quite put their finger on it, fans can tell.

Quotes by Daniel Caesar

The single best piece of advice I give to aspiring writers is to always write about things that they know. I suggest that they write about people and places and events and conflicts they are familiar with. That way their...

Quotes by D. J. MacHale

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Aspiring quotes collection offer?
Practical advice for beginners chasing a dream, especially aspiring writers and athletes, including warnings about scams and encouragement to push through rejection.
Why do people search for aspiring quotes?
Anyone starting out in a competitive field looks for guidance, and these quotes package real advice from people further along the path.
Do these quotes only apply to writers?
No, one also speaks to young athletes aspiring to represent their country, showing the theme applies across many pursuits.
Is there a warning about exploitation in this collection?
Yes, one quote cautions aspiring writers about a hidden network of scammers who target newcomers eager to get published.
Where can I find more encouragement for beginners?
Browse Advice for more guidance, or Best for motivational lines.

For more starting-out wisdom, browse Advice, or see what keeps people going under Best.