Mistakes happen, but they don’t define you. Keep going, friend.

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I want to find a way of speaking to fellow human beings that will be cool rather than heated, philosophical rather than polemical, that will bring enlightenment rather than seeking to divide us into the righteous and the sinners, the saved and the damned, the sheep and the goats.

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Strictly speaking, we do not make decisions. Decisions make us.

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You’re doing great! Don’t forget to celebrate your progress.

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I’m inspired by your resilience and determination. Keep up the great work.

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You’ve so got this! We all have so much faith in you that even my cat thinks you can do it—and you know how judgy Mittens can be!

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I know it’s hard, but don’t give up. You’ll get there.

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I'm not going anywhere. I hope. It's been an adventure. We took some casualties over the years. Things got broken. Things got lost. But I wouldn't have missed it for the world. ― Anthony Bourdain

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If life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. And then come to my house because I have vodka. Oh, look—it’s a party!

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You are capable of amazing things—I’ve seen them myself! And I’m more than happy to remind you of how amazing you are anytime you need to hear it.

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