Lee De Forest (1873–1961) American inventor
1926, as quoted in [Gawlinski, Mark, Interactive television production, 2003, Focal Press, 0-240-51679-6, 89]
As quoted in The Stuff Americans Are Made Of : The Seven Cultural Forces that Define Americans — A New Framework for Quality, Productivity, and Profitability (1996) by Joshua Hammond and James Morrison
Lee De Forest (1873–1961) American inventor
1926, as quoted in [Gawlinski, Mark, Interactive television production, 2003, Focal Press, 0-240-51679-6, 89]
Joyce Taylor (1932) American actress
Taylorville Native Joyce Taylor Sees Hollywood Dream Come True https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8230660/the-decatur-daily-review/ (25 June 1961)
Noel Coward (1899–1973) English playwright, composer, director, actor and singer
Mad About the Boy (1932)
“You're never too old to dance, Dad…and you're never too old to dream.”
Douglas Coupland book JPod
"That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard you say. Were you saying that with irony or for real?"
JPod (2006)
“I have dined with kings, I've been offered wings
And I've never been too impressed”
Bob Dylan (1941) American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and artist
Song lyrics, Street-Legal (1978), Is Your Love In Vain?
Vincent Massey (1887–1967) Governor General of Canada
Address at the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, March 7, 1953
Speaking Of Canada - (1959)
“You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream.”
Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) Christian apologist, novelist, and Medievalist
Unknown, but also attributed to Les Brown, a motivational speaker. Commonly attributed to C.S. Lewis, but never with a primary source listed.
Misattributed
“No denial would convince you,” D’Averc smiled, “so I will not offer you one.”
Michael Moorcock The History of the Runestaff
Book 2, Chapter 1 “The Waiting Warrior” (p. 185)
The History of the Runestaff, The Mad God's Amulet (1968)
“Do not limit yourself because no dream is too big.”
This quotation is commonly attributed to Kadda Sheekoff, but actually appeared on social networking websites, with no clear author.
Misattributed