From the standpoint of education, genius means essentially 'giving birth to the joy in learning.' I'd like to suggest that this is the central task of all educators. It is the genius of the student that is the driving force behind all learning. Before educators take on any of the other important issues in learning, they must first have a thorough understanding of what lies at the core of each student's intrinsic motivation to learn, and that motivation originates in each student's genius. — Thomas Armstrong

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The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds.

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The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.

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Sometimes I dread the truth of the lines I say. But the dread must never show.

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There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man. ― Patrick Rothfuss

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you can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.

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Be with someone who inspires you and makes you be the best version of yourself. ― Roy T. Bennett

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Fear is the enemy of hope. ― Dave Ramsey

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Love is what we were born with. Fear is what we learned here.

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