Your self-worth is determined by you. You don't have to depend on someone telling you who you are. — Beyoncé

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You should never be surprised when someone treats you with respect, you should expect it.

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Many are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal. ― Friedrich Nietzsche

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As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.

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Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention without necessity.

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You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. — Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all time thing. You don't win once in a while, you don't do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.

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Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

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You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius

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Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us - and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning.

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