You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.

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Find people who will make you better.

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You can't make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.

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Value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect.

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When you've worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity...you do not slam it shut behind you...you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.

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Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.

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One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.

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Countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices and opinions of all their citizens can be heard.

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No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.

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There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

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