T. D. Jakes Quotes

It's very important to inspire the next generation.

We want our legacy to stand upon the youth. We want to give knowledge to the younger generation and be a part of changing the game.

Coaches around the country are influencing the next generation of men in a positive way.

If you ever get in a position to influence and inspire the youth of the country, you should do it.

I think we need to do as much as we can to give back to these young kids growing up. I think we've done a pretty decent job so far.

Help young people. Help small guys. Because small guys will be big. Young people will have the seeds you bury in their minds, and when they grow up, they will change the world.

The goal of my Foundation is to give young people a chance to better themselves and establish a base for a successful future.

The three greatest people in my life were white, OK. My high school coach, my high school superintendent and my mentor in Manhasset, Long Island.

Doing and making positive programming for young people is so important to me, and I will keep doing it.

I'm trying to create a better pathway for the next generation.

Teaching university students affords me the opportunity to demonstrate to young adults that they don't have to be perfect to make contributions to their country.

That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.

Young people are our future, and I always want to help them to grow.

When I look back to being a 10-year-old girl, I never could have dreamt of having this pathway. I feel very fortunate and proud, but I know I have to be part of creating new opportunities for the youth coming through.

I caught the mentorship bug when I was Miss California U.S.A. and volunteered to mentor for a brand new program called 'Who's Your Hero.' I literally fell in love with the impact it all has, not only on the girls but on myself - giving back is such a powerful thing.

When I started Giants of Africa, I envisioned providing African youth access to the game and empowering them to achieve their greatest potential.

The youth is the future, and anything I can do to give to them, I'll do it.

We need to awaken the next generation to understand that we are all change-makers. The nation is not as strong as its government but its next generation

I look at tennis as a bit of a platform to hopefully touch lives and encourage people.

My purpose... to go on with my heart and soul, devoting all my energies to Girl Scouts, and heart and hand with them, we will make our lives and the lives of the future girls happy, healthy and holy.

My mission is to let black kids know that their dreams can happen.

I think eventually I want to become a teacher, like my father wanted to be, and hopefully positively influence the next generation.

I love working with young people which to me is a big kick.

I'm a Prince of Wales Trust ambassador, so I'm all about giving youth an education, a voice and a chance to not take the wrong road.

I want to inspire people.