In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. "Whenever you feel like criticizing any one," he told me, "just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.

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The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one.

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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain. ― Vivian Greene

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How many times have people used a pen or paintbrush because they couldn’t pull the trigger?

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Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.

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During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams. — Tupac Shakur

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When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go. —Carol Burnett

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Don't waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear. ― Paulo Coelho

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In history as in human life, regret does not bring back a lost moment and a thousand years will not recover something lost in a single hour.

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. — Laozi

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