Don’t be afraid of hard work. Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Don’t let others discourage you or tell you that you can’t do it. In my day I was told women didn’t go into chemistry. I saw no reason why we couldn’t. – Gertrude B. Elion

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The snow is falling on the deserted field of my life, and my hopes, which roam far, are afraid of becoming frozen or lost.

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If something doesn't work exactly right, or maybe needs some special treatment, you don't just throw it away. Everything can't be fully operational all the time. Sometimes, we need to have the patience to give something the little nudge it needs. ― Sarah Dessen

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It was really hard for them to intimidate me. They felt I was intimidating. One of the growers had a name for me: I think it was 'dragon lady' or something like it. - Dolores Huerta

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The prerequisite for writing is having something to say. ― Langston Hughes

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I am afraid to show you who I really am, because if I show you who I really am, you might not like it--and that's all I got. ― Sabrina Ward Harrison

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If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou

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Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more. ― Roy T. Bennett

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Don't give in to your fears. If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart. ― Paulo Coelho

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Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true. Be kind. ― Roy T. Bennett

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