I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have – life itself.
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Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment.
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Self-revelation is a cruel process. The real picture, the real "you" never emerges. Looking for it is as bewildering as read more
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When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.
When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.
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Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us--and those around us -- more effectively. Look for the learning.
No padlocks, bolts, or bars can secure a maiden better than her own reserve.
No padlocks, bolts, or bars can secure a maiden better than her own reserve.
To accept a favor is to forfeit liberty.
To accept a favor is to forfeit liberty.
I'm comfortable being old... being black... being Jewish.
I'm comfortable being old... being black... being Jewish.
