Quote by Michelle Bachelet

As a doctor, when I was minister of health and would go somewhere, little girls would come up to me and say, 'I want to be like you one day, I want to be a doctor.' Now, they tell me, 'I want to be president just like you.' All of us can dream as big as we want.

As a doctor, when I was minister of health and would go some

Summary

This quote, spoken by a former minister of health, highlights the impact of representation and inspiration on the aspirations of others. The speaker shares their experience of witnessing a shift in the dreams of young girls, who initially wanted to become doctors but now aspire to be presidents like them. The quote emphasizes the power of role models and how they can empower individuals to dream big and believe in their own potential, encouraging them to aim for any goal they desire.

By Michelle Bachelet

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