One of the most important reasons for studying history is that virtually every stupid idea that is in vogue today has been tried before and proved disastrous before, time and again.

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Being a strong woman is very important to me. But doing it all on my own is not. — Reba McEntire

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The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. — Dr. Seuss

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The past is a rich resource on which we can draw in order to make decisions for the future, but it does not dictate our choices. We should look back at the past and select what is good, and leave behind what is bad.

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Say this: I am blessed, successful, and happy. If you can't claim it today, keep saying this until it becomes your truth. ― Germany Kent

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Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.

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Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. – Henry Ward Beecher

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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. — Confucius

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You create your thoughts, your thoughts create your intentions, and your intentions create your reality.

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I think this generation can play a very important role. If we act now, this could be the first generation to witness universal education.

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