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

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

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

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

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