You really have to act your pants off to stay alive. I thrive on that; I rise to the occasion of the circumstances.

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Art invites us to know beauty and to solicit it, summon it, from even the most tragic of circumstances.

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The 'kingdom of heaven is within,' indeed, but we must also create one without, because we are intended to act upon our circumstances.

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When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love… — Marcus Aurelius

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To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

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If you're not making mistakes, then you're not making decisions. –Catherine Cook

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A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. — Douglas MacArthur

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It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. — Herman Melville

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I think the secret is to understand that you still want to be part of the game. To do so, you have to forget all the victories you've managed to get in the previous years and have a great humility. You also need to realise that, if you want to go on, you have to work hard. If you dwell too much on your past successes and say "well, I have won nine world titles and more than 100 races", you'd rather stay home. ― Valentino Rossi

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When you know what God says, what He means, and how to put His truths into practice, you will be equipped for every circumstance of life.

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