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" The spirit of America has nurtured responsibility and community unlike any other country. "
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" Remember, we are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. "
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" There's strong data that, within companies, the No. 1 reason for ethical violations is the pressure to meet expectations, sometimes unrealistic expectations. "
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" Reactive people... are often affected by their physical environment. They find external sources to blame for their behavior. "
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" Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity. "
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" When it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or ever will compare with, or effectively substitute for, the home's potential for positive influence. "
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" Despite all our gains in technology, product innovation and world markets, most people are not thriving in the organizations they work for. "
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" The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. "
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" When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it's like giving them emotional oxygen. "
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" The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. "
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" Seek first to understand, then to be understood. "
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" It's amazing how confused and distracted and misdirected so many people are. "
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" In school, many of us procrastinate and then successfully cram for tests. We get the grades and degrees we need to get the jobs we want, even if we fail to get a good general education. "
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" How can you possibly reconcile the justice of God with the idea that only through Christ can you be saved? Most of the world lives and dies and never even hears of Christ. There has to be some mechanism set up for all those who have ever lived to have an opportunity to hear of Christ. "
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