"If you dream and you believe, you can do it"
About this Quote
The intent is motivational, but not soft. Coming from a figure who built an empire by mastering image, leverage, and relentless visibility, the quote carries an unspoken second clause: and then you work the room. In Puff's universe, belief is a tactic. It's the self-generated momentum that lets you walk into spaces that weren't designed for you and act like you belong there until the gatekeepers agree. That's why the phrasing is so clean and conditional. "If" implies a test. The listener is invited to audition for their own ambition.
The subtext also flirts with the American promise-and its blind spots. It flatters the individual will, downplaying luck, networks, and structural barriers, which is exactly why it travels so well as pop wisdom. It's less an argument than a chant: simple enough to remember, bold enough to borrow, and perfectly suited to an era where confidence is often mistaken for destiny.
Quote Details
| Topic | Motivational |
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APA Style (7th ed.)
Daddy, Puff. (2026, January 16). If you dream and you believe, you can do it. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/if-you-dream-and-you-believe-you-can-do-it-128712/
Chicago Style
Daddy, Puff. "If you dream and you believe, you can do it." FixQuotes. January 16, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/if-you-dream-and-you-believe-you-can-do-it-128712/.
MLA Style (9th ed.)
"If you dream and you believe, you can do it." FixQuotes, 16 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/if-you-dream-and-you-believe-you-can-do-it-128712/. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.









