When I was 8 years old, I became depressed. I kept asking why I was born this way [without arms and legs]. I also worried about my future. At the age of 10, I tried to commit suicide because I felt like giving up. But when I imagined my loving parents crying at my grave, I decided to stay.

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I don't care what job you get. I care about if you put people down or raise people up.

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Your son and your daughter needs an excellent father more than an excellent college.

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Motivation gets you through the day, but inspiration lasts a lifetime.

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You can either be angry for what you don't have or thankful for what you do have. Do your best and God will do the rest.

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We all start with zero. We all start at the beginning. Do not give up.

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The greatest rewards come when you give of yourself. It's about bettering the lives of others, being part of something bigger than yourself, and making a positive difference.

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LIFE is WORTH LIVING when you find PURPOSE.

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If you have the desire and passion to do something, and it's within God's will, you will achieve it.

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Have you ever felt trapped in circumstances, then discovered that the only trap was your own lack of vision, lack of courage, or failure to see that you had better options?

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