How noble and good everyone could be if, every evening before falling asleep, they were to recall to their minds the events of the whole day and consider exactly what has been good and bad. Then without realizing it, you try to improve yourself at the start of each new day. – Anne Frank

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When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. – Paulo Coelho

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Be passionate and move forward with gusto every single day until you reach your goal. – Ava Du Vernay

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The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen. – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

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Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. – Max Ehrmann

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You are beautiful, unique, and amazing! Your divine soul shines bright and allows others to see how truly beautiful you are, inside and out.

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What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. – Jane Goodall

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A prayer of protection for our fire fighters and first responders. Father, There are brave men and women on the front lines fighting the flames. They put their lives at risk to protect people, structures, animals, and the natural environment. Please give them your peace and cover them in your loving calmness that allows them to think clearly and quickly. Please keep them from harm. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

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Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need. – Matthew 6:33 NLT

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We’re all improved by bumping into people who are smarter than we are. Identify who in your life challenges you to think differently or can teach you something new. – Lorne Michaels

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