Dean Foley > Dean's Quotes

“Community development must focus on tangible impacts and results, rather than political interests or favouritism.”
― Dean Foley

“Community development isn’t about looking good; it’s about doing good.”
― Dean Foley

“Favouritism doesn’t build communities; actions and genuine impacts do.”
― Dean Foley

“Forget the politics... good community work is measured by real outcomes, not just talk.”
― Dean Foley

“Sustainability isn't a trend - it's the cornerstone of our ancestors' teachings.”
― Dean Foley

“Wisdom isn’t about knowing everything... it's knowing what matters to your community.”
― Dean Foley

“The measure of success in community development is durability, not headlines.”
― Dean Foley

“To move forward, we must respect the wisdom of those who walked before us.”
― Dean Foley

“Every sustainable decision today honours future generations.”
― Dean Foley

“A community's strength grows when we blend traditional wisdom with new ideas.”
― Dean Foley

“Impact doesn't require loud voices, just purposeful ones.”
― Dean Foley

“Real innovation is accessible - it benefits everyone, not just a privileged few.”
― Dean Foley

“The true test of innovation is whether it nurtures the community’s collective wellbeing.”
― Dean Foley

“Real impact comes from actions measured by lasting change, not temporary applause.”
― Dean Foley

“A strategy is only good if the community sees tangible and sustainable results.”
― Dean Foley

“If your idea benefits people without harming the planet, you're already ahead.”
― Dean Foley

“Results speak louder than promises - community empowerment thrives on evidence.”
― Dean Foley

“Solutions that work are more valuable than brilliant theories.”
― Dean Foley

“We must prioritise effectiveness over elegance in community solutions.”
― Dean Foley

“What matters isn't how innovative an idea is, but how well it sustainably serves the community.”
― Dean Foley

“Effective action is always better than beautiful rhetoric.”
― Dean Foley

“Our communities deserve practical solutions, not just inspiring speeches.”
― Dean Foley

“Actions delivering genuine outcomes sustainably are always better than ambitious inaction.”
― Dean Foley

“Real change happens when we prioritise community wellbeing above economic returns, and honour wisdom over convenience.”
― Dean Foley

“Sustainable transformation is driven by placing community needs above profit-driven motives, and wisdom above easy solutions.”
― Dean Foley

“Our economies aren't designed around profits or politics; they're centered around community.”
― Dean Foley

“First Nations community development focuses neither on capitalist profits nor communist controls, but on community outcomes.”
― Dean Foley

“Our entrepreneurship isn't capitalism or communism; it's practical results centred around community wellbeing and sustainable development.”
― Dean Foley

“First Nations entrepreneurship moves beyond capitalist profit motives and communist bureaucracy, embracing success defined by community wellbeing.”
― Dean Foley

“First Nations development challenges capitalist and communist structures made for elites, creating paths toward genuine community success.”
― Dean Foley