Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions

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You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life. ― Mary Oliver

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When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go. —Carol Burnett

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Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

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Don't focus on what's wrong. Things may not be perfect, but be grateful for the opportunity to experience each day. Live each day like it could be your last. Joel Osteen

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There is nothing so absurd that it cannot be believed as truth if repeated often enough.

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If you lose a big fight, it will worry you all of your life. It will plague you - until you get your revenge.- Muhammad Ali

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If you want something you can have it, but only if you want everything that goes with it, including all the hard work and the despair, and only if you're willing to risk failure. ― Philip Pullman

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The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don't let them put you in that position.

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In order to write about life first you must live it.

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