Quotes about Shifting Goals

Shani Boianjiu

We may find that we are not always striving to preserve the same type of life, of even the same nation.

She was referring to the fact that there is a sociological split In Israeli society between the Haradi—the ultra-orthodox Jews, and the other Jews who range from orthodox to secular. As a trainer of the Israeli Defense Forces, she had run into problems where Haradi men cannot have any contact with a female (other than family) nor are they comfortable to be around a woman with a gun or other weapon. The Haradi were formerly exempt from military service but the Supreme Court had ruled that they must serve if all other citizens do. The Haradi (a minority of Jews in Israel) have beliefs and customs that that are not consonant with democracy and the values of the majority of Israelis especially when it comes to separation of church and state and relations with women. In many respects, the Haradi views are much closer to the fundamentalist Muslims than they are to a modern democratic society.

Akshay Kumar

I have earned enough money in my life. When I started my career, for about 10 years, I told myself I want to make money. Now, I just want to do different roles.

Cal Ripken Jr.

The older you get, the things that you thought you wanted to do when you were younger, you're checking them off your list because you no longer want to them.

Nico Santos

Never in a million years would I have imagined that this is how my life would have ended up. I just thought I would be living in the States, doing a regular job.

Nancy Astor

I used to dread getting older because I thought I would not be able to do all the things I wanted to do, but now that I am older I find that I don't want to do them.

Ethan Coen

Oscars just ain't gonna do it for me anymore. I need the Nobel Peace Prize. The Oscars have worn off, man.

Zachary Levi

Oftentimes, people start with something, whatever it is, and it's great, but over the years, it loses its focus or way and corners get cut. Some people are fine with that, but I'm not.

Justin Hayward

As you go along, you realize you have ambitions but when you get there, you want something else, so you're moving very quickly.

Shifting Goals Quotes