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What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. ↗

— Confucius

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Visualize this thing you want. See it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blueprint and begin. ↗

— Robert Collier

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It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs. ↗

— Confucius

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Serenity is when you get above all this, when it doesn't matter what they think, say or want, but when you do as you are, and see God and Devil as one. ↗

— Henry Miller

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If I had a view like this to look down on every day, I would have the energy and inspiration to conquer the world. The trouble is, when you most need such a view, no one gives it to you. ↗

— Jennifer Egan

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Who could be so lucky? Who comes to a lake for water and sees the reflection of moon. ↗

— Rumi

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Stop feeling sorry for yourself and you will be happy. ↗

— Stephen Fry

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Do you really want to be happy? You can begin by being appreciative of who you are and what you've got. ↗

— Benjamin Hoff

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speak quietly to yourself & promise there will be better days. whisper gently to yourself and provide assurance that you really are extending your best effort. console your bruised and tender spirit with reminders of many other successes. offer comfort in practical and tangible ways - as if you were encouraging your dearest friend. recognize that on certain days the greatest grace is that the day is over and you get to close your eyes. tomorrow comes more brightly... ↗

— Mary Anne Radmacher

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Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself. ↗

— Lois McMaster Bujold

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