Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

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I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.

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Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. – Brad Henry

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At times to think of one's outer helplessness is good, but to think always of one's inner strength is infinitely better. — Sri Chinmoy

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Don't pray for an easy life, pray to be a stronger man. ― John F. Kennedy

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I'm not funny. What I am is brave.

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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength. -Saint Francis de Sales

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Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look. — Marcus Aurelius

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To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there. — Barbara Bush

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Patience and time do more than strength or passion.

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