Friendship, if somebody holds out his hand toward you, you've got to reach and take it... There are too many people alone, and if you're lucky enough for somebody to want you as a friend, it's an obligation.

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If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.

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As one goes through life, one learns that if you don't paddle your own canoe, you don't move.

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When I’ve been unsuccessful, I’ve been controlled. When I’ve been successful, I’ve been in control.

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I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.

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It's not what you start in life, it's what you finish.

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If you want to change attitudes, start with a change in behavior.

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Kindness is one of the greatest gifts you can bestow upon another. If someone is in need, lend them a helping hand. Do not wait for a thank you. True kindness lies within the act of giving without the expectation of something in return.

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Silence the artist and you have silenced the most articulate voice the people have.

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Never complain. Never explain.

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