Katie McGinty Quotes

Our country was built upon the idea that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can achieve the 'American dream' and create a better future for your children.

We'll always focus on creating a society where people who work hard and want to get on in life are rewarded.

We believe in the Australian promise; that if you work hard, you won't be left behind.

If you work hard and play by the rules, this country is truly open to you. You can achieve anything.

Everyone must have a shot at the American Dream.

If you're willing to work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to move up.

If there is a national, secular religion in the United States, it is the belief that America is the Land of Opportunity, that we are a meritocracy, that any kid, no matter who they are, or where they come from, can work hard and move up in the world: that their effort matters.

The American dream is you come here, you believe in democracy, you believe in the Constitution, you work hard, you can make it.

The American Dream means any person can achieve prosperity through hard work and ingenuity because there are no inherent barriers in our society.

Only in America can someone start with nothing and achieve the American Dream. That's the greatness of this country.

The American dream is more about opportunity than anything else.

Now, as a nation, we don't promise equal outcomes, but we were founded on the idea everybody should have an equal opportunity to succeed. No matter who you are, what you look like, where you come from, you can make it. That's an essential promise of America. Where you start should not determine where you end up.

America was the place that said, 'It doesn't matter where you come from, it doesn't matter what your last name is, it doesn't matter if you drink cortaditos, or lattes, or coffee with milk. Here, if you work hard, anything is possible.'

We need to be united, and we all need to understand that we're all capable of achieving the American dream. And, but that has to be something that is self-realized. And also, to demonize someone for achieving the American dream is unfair.

What I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all - the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead.

When it comes to the American dream, no one has a corner on the market. All of us have an equal chance to share in that dream.

The American dream, to me, means having the opportunity to achieve, because I don't think you should be guaranteed anything other than opportunity.

The American Dream is that any man or woman, despite of his or her background, can change their circumstances and rise as high as they are willing to work.

That's the spirit of America, right? Anybody from any background can make it anywhere with enough hard work.

There are few things that define us as a country more distinctly than the idea of the American Dream. The idea that anyone can make it here through hard work and dedication. And that dream rests on giving people here a fair shot.

The American Dream is simple: it's the unwavering belief that anybody - you, me, your friends, your neighbors, grandma Verna - can become exceedingly successful, and all it takes is the right amount of work, ingenuity, and determination.

Everybody should have a chance to rise. That's our philosophy in Ohio and that's my philosophy for America.

When they say America is the land of opportunity, it's true. If you work hard, people appreciate you.

The promise of our country is that the rules are fair. If you work hard and play by the rules, you can earn your share of America's blessings. Those are the beliefs I learned from my parents.

We call that the American dream, but in fact, it's a universal dream of a better life that people have all over the world. It is a reminder that every country in the world has rich people. What makes America special is that we have millions and millions of people that are not rich, that through hard work and perseverance are able to be successful.