When you do nothing you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.

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You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!

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When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People know themselves much better than you do. That's why it's important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are

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Every journey begins with a single step.

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You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome.

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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

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This is a wonderful day, I have never seen this one before.

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Precious jewel, you glow, you shine, reflecting all the good things in the world. Just look at yourself.

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We need Joy as we need air. We need Love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.

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If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.

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