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  • Courage — Facing fear, adversity, and uncertainty with bravery
  • Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action

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“For this reason, it is well said that misfortune is sometimes good for something, for it teaches at the same time that it hurts.”
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“Speak gently but look out for your rights.”
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“These are my habits and the way I spend my life: studying literature.”
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“I do not consider my deeds or my knowledge to be a great thing. The only fact is and I can say this honestly that I love learning and a solitary life.”
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“... one could find plenty of intelligent women in the world if one were willing to look.”
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