“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
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“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.”
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“It makes no sense to try to extend a friendship that was only meant to be a season into a lifetime.”
― The Single Woman–Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass: Embracing Singleness with Confidence
― The Single Woman–Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass: Embracing Singleness with Confidence
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.”
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“An acquaintance merely enjoys your company, a fair-weather companion flatters when all is well, a true friend has your best interests at heart and the pluck to tell you what you need to hear.”
― Brushstrokes of a Gadfly
― Brushstrokes of a Gadfly
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