One of the painful signs of years of dumbed-down education is how many people are unable to make a coherent argument. They can vent their emotions, question other people's motives, make bold assertions, repeat slogans-- anything except reason. ― Thomas Sowell

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Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive good things and good people will be drawn to you. _ Mary Lou Retton

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The people don't elect U.S. presidents, God does.

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The best of knowledge and righteous acts are those hidden to the people. ― Al-Fudhayl ibn Iyyadh

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Social media made y'all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it. ― Mike Tyson

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I prefer to be on the side of losers, the misunderstood or lonely people rather than writing about the strong and powerful. ― Núria Añó

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Pessimists are second rate people. They do not believe in life. ... All they want to do is drag you down and appease their own feelings of mediocrity and fear.

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It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste – Henry Ford

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People cannot hurt you without your permission.

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To have beautiful lips, say beautiful things. To have beautiful eyes, look at people and see the good in them.

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