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“We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise, we harden.” ~ Goethe

“Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” ~ Democritus

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” ~ Carl Jung

“Gifted leadership occurs when heart and head–feeling and thought–meet. These are the two wings that allow a leader to soar.” ~ Daniel Goleman

“To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else.” ~ Bernadette Devlin

“May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand. May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism. Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone. May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace. May a kind word, a reassuring touch, and a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them. Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.

Teach love to those who hate, and let that love embrace you as you go out into the world. May the teachings of those you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon them. Remember, those whose lives you have touched and whose have touched yours are always a part of you, even if the encounters were less than you would have wished. It is the content of the encounter that is more important than the form.

May you not become too concerned with material matters, but instead place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart. Find time each day to see beauty and love in the world around you. Realize that each person has limitless abilities, but each of us is different in our own way. What you feel you lack in the present may become one of your strengths in the future. May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility. Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience. May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself, and not be dependent on another’s judgment of your accomplishments. May you always feel loved.” ~ Unknown

“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.” ~ Bruce Barton

“Vision is not enough, it must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps, we must step up the stairs.” ~ Vaclav Havel

“The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.” ~ Ferdinand Foch

“Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong.” ~ Lao Tzu

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” ~ B.B King

“Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt

“Fear not that your life will someday end. Fear only that you do nothing with it.” ~ Anon

“Fear has its use, but cowardice has none. I may not put my hand into the jaws of a snake, but the very sight of the snake need not strike terror into me. The trouble is that we often die many times before death overtakes us.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

“Where fear is present, wisdom cannot be.” ~ Lactantius

“A boss creates fear, a leader confidence. A boss fixes blame, a leader corrects mistakes. A boss knows all, a leader asks questions. A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes it interesting. A boss is interested in himself or herself, a leader is interested in the group.” ~ Russel H. Ewing

“To dream anything that you want to dream. That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything that you want to do. That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits. That is the courage to succeed.” ~ Bernard Edmonds

“Courageous risks are life-giving, they help you grow, make you brave, and better than you think you are.” ~ Joan L. Curcio

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.” ~ Billy Graham

“It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.” ~ Aesop