Motivation and inspiration energize people, not by pushing them in the right direction as control mechanisms do but by satisfying basic human needs for achievement, a sense of belonging, recognition, self-esteem, a feeling of control over one's life, and the ability to live up to one's ideals. Such feelings touch us deeply and elicit a powerful response. — John P. Kotter

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Dream your own dreams, achieve your own goals. Your journey is your own and unique. ― Roy T. Bennett

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Just as clouds are constantly moving, our lives are constantly changing. ― Shree Shambav

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I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives. ― Jane Austen

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Money can extinguish intrinsic motivation, diminish performance, crush creativity, encourage unethical behavior, foster short-term thinking, and become addictive. — Daniel H. Pink

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In each of us, two natures are at war – the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, and one of them must conquer. But in our own hands lies the power to choose – what we want most to be we are.

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None of us wants to be judged by our worst act on our worst day, and we consistently judge Burr for that. He was not a perfect man, but he's not a villain. He's a dude, just a guy. -Leslie Odom, Jr.

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May our lives be transformed by the power of the Holy Scriptures. ― Lailah Gifty Akita

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The purpose of our lives is to be happy. ― Dalai Lama

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I would love to be remembered as a person who used her life to inspire others in any way, shape or form.

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