Smile in trouble

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

Thomas Paine

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Take chances

Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure—they can be turned into wisdom.

Cat Cora

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It’s the people

It is good people who make good places.

Anna Sewell

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Learn to let go

Train yourslf to let go of everything you fear to lose.

George Lucas

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The power of words

Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.

Rumi

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Think positively

Discipline your mind to thiknk positively; to see the good in every situation and look on the best side of every event.

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What do you love?

The things that we love tell us what we are.

Thomas Aquinas

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Dig your heels in

No matter how talented you are, effort will always help you to be more successful.

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Set some goals

Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.

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Find your base

Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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