One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.
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I made the decision to quit show business. Give up the skintight dresses and manicured smiles. The false concern over sentimental lyrics. I would never again work to make people smile inanely and would take on the responsibility of making them think.Maya Angelou
There is nothing so pitiful as a young cynic because he has gone from knowing nothing to believing nothing.
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The need for change bulldozed road down the center of my mind.
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Just as hope rings through laughter, it can also shine through tears.
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We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.
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