Maureen JohnsonMy final word: don't follow your dreams. .. chase them. With a stick, or a shovel, or whatever you have handy. Get that [bleep]ing dream!
About This Quote
The quote, “Don't follow your dreams. Chase them. With a stick, or a shovel, or whatever you have handy. Get that [bleep]ing dream!” is a direct quote from the movie The Pursuit of Happyness and refers to the real life story of Chris Gardner.
Chris was a man who was in debt and had to work in order to keep his family safe and healthy. He went to work for very little pay and worked many hours in order to provide for his family. His story speaks of how hard working people can succeed in the United States, despite what others may think about their abilities.
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