Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts ... good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don't hurt. They're not painful. That's not just with somebody you want to marry, but it's with the friends that you choose. It's with the people you surround yourselves with.

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When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them

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We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list.

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Find people who will make you better.

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You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.

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There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

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Treat people with dignity and respect.

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When you've worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity...you do not slam it shut behind you...you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.

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Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you

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Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.

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