We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us.

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I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.

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

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No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.

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Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.

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Don't let anyone speak for you, and don't rely on others to fight for you.

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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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The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.

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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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I never cut class. I loved getting A's, I liked being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world.

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