Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts ... good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don't hurt. They're not painful. That's not just with somebody you want to marry, but it's with the friends that you choose. It's with the people you surround yourselves with.

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Do not die in the history of your past hurts and past experiences, but live in the now and future of your destiny.

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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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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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Value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect.

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When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them

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Be passionate about something and lean to that strength.

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We learned about honesty and integrity - that the truth matters... that you don't take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules... and success doesn't count unless you earn it fair and square.

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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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I was too worried about the grades and I should have been more worried about learning.

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