My message to women: Do what makes you feel good, because there'll always be someone who thinks you should do it differently. Whether your choices are hits or misses, at least they're your own.

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

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Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you

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

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There is nothing more important to this nation's future than investing in our young people.

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

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

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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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