Sentences with phrase «one's humble background»

Some of you may know that I come from a very humble background.

People with humble backgrounds going on to do amazing things makes for a very compelling read any day.

Eli and Edythe Broad, who came from humble backgrounds to become two of the world's leading philanthropists, have devoted their lives to giving back to the country that gave them the opportunity to live the American Dream.

But Labour — under most leaders except Clement Attlee, John Smith, Mike Foot and perhaps Jim Callaghan, all self - assured men — has its own insecurities, bred of humble backgrounds — in Tony Blair's case the knowledge of what Fleet Street had recently done to destroy Neil Kinnock.

Gigi Vanoirbeek (Matthias Schoenaerts) on the other hand, is an upwardly mobile gangster from a more humble background.

if they are after the money.Let them go and win the lottery elsewhere.Its too bad that even at this stage they are not contented with what they have when they came from such humble backgrounds.

Nonetheless, because they are beloved for their formulaic account of individuals rising from humble backgrounds into middle - class comfort, an accurate modern day retelling would have to feature Medicare and Social Security.

In the long term, however, the party could change its social mix by putting as much effort into recruiting parliamentary candidates from humble backgrounds as it has into finding women and members of ethnic minorities.

As a struggling waitress with a failing marriage, however, LaVona quickly realized that Margot's humble background did not fit the elegant image expected of the sport.

Do we want our teachers to more clearly model a lifelong love of learning and the idea that all students, regardless of how humble their background may be, if they work hard and apply their natural talents can reach their goals however high they might be.

As Jason DeParle wrote in the Times's «Two Classes» story, an epidemic of single motherhood among the poor has created «a tidal surge of inequality» that has raised «questions about a core national faith, that even Americans of humble backgrounds have a good chance of getting ahead.»

Sir Tim said: «I come from a very humble background and I passed my 11 - plus which means I got to grammar school.

She subsequently went on to write a best - selling memoir ostensibly designed to inspire others from humble backgrounds to pursue their own seemingly - unreachable dreams.

What it's about: Amber St. Clair tries and succeeds to climb the social ladder despite her humble background, But in the process, she leaves true love behind.

Evan Roberts was a young man from a humble background with a servant, praying heart.He left the life of a coalminer and blacksmith to devote himself to...

Hey Bryan, I came from a humble background, too.

LEICESTER is like that poor kid that comes from a humble background, even without being able to purchase the expensive textbooks and past questions, he always top in the class.

While the whole world seems to be excited about football's most unexpected triumph, Ranieri's masterstroke has been tapping into his team's humble backgrounds, spreading that humility in the media and delaying talk about title ambitions until the last few games.

On a purely political level, coming from a humble background, a state education and championing the idea of the right to buy, it could be argued that Thatcher was an icon of equality.

Rather, Rubio took the opportunity to boast of his humble background and his promise of change, showing why he is now seen as a serious threat to Bush's hopes of getting to the White House.

We like where he came from, his humble background and his vision for our country.

I'm from a humble background.

Lanza is often compared to the main character played by Matt Damon in the film «Good Will Hunting,» a highly talented outsider who, like Lanza, comes from a humble background.

Being a «Karma Yogi» foundation, Rishikul Yogshala offers continuous dedication, and support to reach out the quality education of Yoga to each and every passionate yogi despite their humble background through their Yoga TTC Scholarship programs.

A lot of people who belong to humble backgrounds and don't have a great deal of money wonder as to how wealthy and successful people spend their time.

Rachel McAdams was born in a humble background and her mother was a nurse while her father was a truck driver and furniture mover.

After all, back when they were dating, Susan had been warned by her imperious, well - heeled mother (Laura Linney) that she'd regret tying the knot with a romantic, aspiring writer from a relatively - humble background.

Dame Judi Dench turns in another inspired performance as a wayward woman from a humble background who belatedly summons up the strength to search for her son and to take on the sadistic Mother Superior (Barbara Jefford) who had been the bane of her existence.

Linsanity / U.S.A. (Director: Evan Leong)-- Jeremy Lin came from a humble background to make an unbelievable run in the NBA.

It is noted not only that he had the same birthday as Lincoln (Lincoln was a particular favorite of the immigrant press — he was because of his humble background seen by the immigrants as a welcoming figure who valued their contribution to America), but also that in his will «Kosciusko requested that the large tracts of land he received for his service in the Revolutionary War be used to help end slavery.»

I was inspired by René Lévesque for his ability to create consensus, humble background, and high achievements.