Al Horford Quotes

Utah will always be special to me. They were the school that gave me an opportunity, and I grew so much as a person and player there.

I came to this country when I was 12 years old because my parents wanted to give me new opportunities to succeed. President Obama wants everyone to have the chances I had.

I feel like I owe something to America, as it is where I found success.

Don't ever dare to take your college as a matter of course - because, like democracy and freedom, many people you'll never know have broken their hearts to get it for you.

My focus is mainly on education. I believe education made all the difference for me, and it is certainly going to make all the difference for other children, too.

We all should be proud of the United States. For those of us that came from the Dominican, we've been able to come here, work, make money and become somebody in our lives. We've gotten a huge opportunity from the U.S.

As a Hispanic American, this country has done a lot for me, and I think that people have to be more grateful for what they have in this country.

My parents both came to the United States from the Dominican Republic, and they were deeply grateful for the opportunities this country provided. They raised my siblings and me to want to make a difference and give back. They taught us to work hard and aim high, but to also make sure the ladder was down to help others climb up.

Stanford did a lot for me, and I've always felt indebted. It was a lenient and productive environment.

Education is the key in so many ways.

Education is the key to the future.

You will see India as a country of opportunities, unmatched across the world. India can be a role model of growth and cohesiveness for the rest of the world.

I know how lucky I am. I never take it for granted. In this country [USA], anything can happen - anybody can be what they want to be. All I ever wanted was to be a good husband and father, a good chef, and to have my own restaurant. And the celebrity was never expected. Wouldn't have even dared dream of it. And here I am. So anyone's dreams can come true. And I'm very, very grateful for everything that's come my way. I thank everyone who enjoys what I do.

The fact that my parents got over to Canada is kind of amazing in and of itself. Had they not immigrated when I was a child, I probably would have never been doing what I'm doing. So, thanks, Canada!

I grew up believing in meritocracy and the American dream. My parents came here from India. They had no connections. My brother and I went to public schools, and both of us succeeded.

America is a country with so much opportunity. I'm living the blessings of what this country offers.

Everything I have, my career, my success, my family, I owe to America.

Education helps you to be a well-rounded person, period. It teaches you how to take in information and data, process it, and use it for life building. Education was key in my family. You were going to college.

Since ancient times, people from throughout Asia have brought to Japan their talents, knowledge and energy, helping to lay the basis for Japan's existence as a country.

I went to college and I never allowed myself to think for an instant that I would have this chance to do this.

I am a firm believer in education and have worked very hard to tell young Latinos that they must go to college and that, if possible, they should pursue an advanced degree. I am convinced that education is the great equalizer.

I went to school and made good grades and went to college. So I was afforded an opportunity through my parents' hard work that most people don't have.

I'm constantly saying to myself, 'I'm lucky I was born in the United States.'

The unassuming youth seeking instruction with humility gains good fortune.

Access to quality education has enabled me to reach far beyond the Bangladeshi village I grew up in.