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Chapters of Childhood

by Gertrud Strauss

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“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

tags: attitude, choice, giving, happiness, inspirational, kindness, life-and-living, life-lessons, motivational, positive-affirmation

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“Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your eyes.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

“Remember
I gave you life

even if you are

nothing
but a poem

be it tiny

you occupy a
place

of the world.”
― Colin Andersen, Out of Nowhere

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“Take responsibility of your own happiness, never put it in other people’s hands.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

tags: happiness, inspirational, responsibility

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“Respect other people's feelings. It might mean nothing to you, but it could mean everything to them.”
― Roy T. Bennett

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