At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

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The the question whether I am a pessimist or an optimist, I answer that my knowledge is pessimistic, but my willing and hope are optimistic.

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Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

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Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.

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The tragedy in a man’s life is what dies inside of him while he lives.

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We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness.

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Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.

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Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.

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The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their minds.

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Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.

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