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" I believe that people make their own luck by great preparation and good strategy. "

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" One individual can begin a movement that turns the tide of history. Martin Luther King in the civil rights movement, Mohandas Ganhi in India, Nelson Mandela in South Africa are examples of people standing up with courage and non-violence to bring about needed changes. "

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" When we are born we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools. "

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" The greater the effort, the greater the glory. "

Pierre Corneille

" If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. "

" I feel like life is really short, and it's important to enjoy yourself and embrace whatever comes your way, whether it's a challenging day or a great day, just welcome it with open arms. No matter who you are, you can't escape challenges; they are part of life. "

" Being a villain is great, even though I've only gotten to do it a few times. "

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" The sea, the great unifier, is man's only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are all in the same boat. "

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" My child, you are going to be a great king; do not imitate me in the taste I have had for building, or in that I have had for war; try, on the contrary, to be at peace with your neighbors. "

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" Self-esteem is made up primarily of two things: feeling lovable and feeling capable. "

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John F. Kennedy

" Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things. "