Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.

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Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

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The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.

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You will find that it is necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are heavy. — C. JoyBell C.

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Anyone can hide. Facing up to things, working through them, that's what makes you strong.

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At times to think of one's outer helplessness is good, but to think always of one's inner strength is infinitely better. — Sri Chinmoy

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Wherever you find real love, you will also find humility. Remember something: humility is not a weak and timid quality. Too often we feel that humility is a sign of weakness. This is not so. It is the sign of strength and security.

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Our journey is entirely imaginary. That is its strength.

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A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.

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With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts - Eleanor Roosevelt

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