When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People know themselves much better than you do. That's why it's important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are

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In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. "Whenever you feel like criticizing any one," he told me, "just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.

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Sometimes I get real lonely sleeping with you.

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We may be surprised at the people we find in heaven. God has a soft spot for sinners. His standards are quite low. ― Desmond Tutu

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I've seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives. - Tracy Chapman

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What I try to tell young people is that if you come together with a mission, and its grounded with love and a sense of community, you can make the impossible possible. - John Lewis

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I don't consciously try to be a role model, so I don't know if I am or not. That's for other people to decide.

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For every reason it’s not possible, there are hundreds of people who have faced the same circumstances and succeeded. – Jack Canfield

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Some people will always fear change. But we can't indulge them.

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I am always shocked to discover how many people believe that hardships are a punishment from God! When people face tests or see others facing tests, they assume Allah must be angry with them. SubhannAllah! Remember which people were tested the most: The Prophets! And they were the closest to Allah. Every hardship is good for you-if it brings you closer to Him!

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