As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.

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It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.

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If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important - and you do that by being genuine and humble.

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Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.

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Blaming things on the past does not make them better.

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Freedom can never be taken for granted. Each generation must safeguard it and extend it. Your parents and elders sacrificed much so that you should have freedom without suffering what they did. Use this precious right to ensure that the darkness of the past never returns.

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You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself.

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There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.

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After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

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Tread softly, Brathe peacefully, Laugh hysterically.

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