"We could see that he was a charismatic guy who jumps over the moon and is very competitive, but nobody could have predicted what he would become to our culture"
- Phil Knight
About this Quote
This quote by Phil Knight speaks with the power of prospective and the importance of acknowledging it in others. It talks to the idea that one person can have a huge impact on a culture, even if it is not right away apparent. The quote suggests that the individual in question had a particular charm and competitive spirit that made them stick out, however nobody could have predicted the effect they would have on the culture. This talks to the idea that we should never underestimate the capacity of someone, as they might have a greater effect than we could ever picture. It likewise talks to the idea that we should always make every effort to acknowledge prospective in others and provide the chance to reach their complete potential.
This quote is written / told by Phil Knight somewhere between February 24, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA.
The author also have 3 other quotes.
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
"Of course as children, we all, in all cultures and societies, learn behavior from observation, imitation, and encouragement of various kinds. So by the suggestion made, we all 'pretend' most of the time"
