Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give.

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The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of like is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give.

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The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain - he is inspired by it.

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Commend while others are criticizing, persist while others are quitting

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Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.

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Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.

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Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.

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Blessed is the person who sees the need, recognizes the responsibility, and actively becomes the answer.

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Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?

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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

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