If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you will look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present gratefully.

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I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being.

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I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

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I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.

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If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.

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Precious jewel, you glow, you shine, reflecting all the good things in the world. Just look at yourself.

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Continue. Be loving and be strong. Be fierce and be kind. And don't give in and don't give up.'

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Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.

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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

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Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.

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