Speaking truth to power is actually a form of loyalty. - Richard N. Haass

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Well, I am a Republican, and I would run as a Republican. And I have a lot of confidence in the Republican Party. I don't have a lot of confidence in the president. I think what's happening to this country is unbelievably bad. We're no longer a respected country.-Donald Trump

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Accept who you are; and revel in it.

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Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their choice. - Jesse Ventura

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Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. ― Marie Curie

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If you're presenting yourself with confidence, you can pull off pretty much anything.

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It’s up to you to make everyday as perfect as possible. It’s a question of will and discipline.

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What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?

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If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans. - James Herriot

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The way you speak to others can offer them joy, happiness, self-confidence, hope, trust, and enlightenment. Mindful speaking is a deep practice.

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