There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster. — Dalai Lama

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If one has no vanity in this life of ours, there is no sufficient reason for living.

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Man's inner strength may raise him above his outward fate. — Viktor E. Frankl

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We're all brilliant at something. I discovered my powers when I was four years old. When you're young you're more in touch with your real talents, but so often the 30 year slog knocks it out of people.

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The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles.

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beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but its everything in between that makes it all worth living.

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The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. _ Marcus Aurelius

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You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.

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If you think you can't, you're right. — Carol Bartz

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The number one reason people fail in life is because they listen to their friends, family, and neighbors.

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