Andrew Cuomo Quotes

Equality of opportunity means the achievers must be allowed to achieve.

All men will commence in their present rank and promotion will be open to all men alike, without any distinctions or qualifications, political or otherwise.

Everybody has equal opportunity, and I think that is true for everything.

Now we Democrats believe that America is still the country of fair play, that we can come out of a small town or a poor neighborhood and have the same chance as anyone else, and it doesn't matter whether we are black or Hispanic, or disabled or women.

President Obama believes in a level playing field.

Equal opportunity for all, special privilege for none.

In a country where there is no privileged class, genius and industry may attain the highest honors.

Monopoly and privilege must be destroyed, opportunity afforded, and competition encouraged. This is Liberty's work.

If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance.

Equal opportunity means everyone will have a fair chance at being incompetent.

The tech and tech media world are meritocracies. To fall back to race as the reason why people don't break out in our wonderful oasis of openness is to do a massive injustice to what we've fought so hard to create.

If you don't like affirmative action, what is your plan to guarantee a level playing field of opportunity?

I'm part of a party that I think values making sure that everyone in this country has an opportunity to succeed. That's why I'm a Democrat.

Sama means 'equal' in Sanskrit; I chose 'Samasource' because I thought it really reflected a value that I had and that I wanted the company to have, which is that everyone has equal capabilities and deserves an equal chance.

Everybody should have an equal chance - but they shouldn't have a flying start.

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

In America, opportunity and equality are not a zero-sum game

Democrats are fighting to make sure that everyone, no matter your background, has a chance to get ahead.

At its core, a fair and just society is one where opportunity is open to all - not just those at the top.

Education levels the playing field, allowing everyone to compete.

Obama is the splendid fruit of a meritocracy.

When I was at Paisley Grammar we were equipped to compete with the private-school kids - and encouraged to do so. The sky was the limit, provided we had ability, ambition and a capacity for hard work.

It's so refreshing when I walk in and see a bunch of Asian actresses all competing for the same role because it makes me feel like I have a genuine shot.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to fight for the part they want.

We know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought.