When you grow and rise above the masses, you will always become a target. Just as the flower grows above the grass, it becomes a target for the nourishment of the rays of sunshine, it also becomes a target to be cut down.

Sumner Davenport
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  2. Your "Self" was created in the image and likeness of your creator. How can you believe that your "self" can be improved? Self improvement is contradictory to your creation.

  3. Never fear having your ideas stolen. Your creative idea is a image you are painting like a picture on a canvas, they may "steal" your idea, however they cannot steal your paints.

  4. It is not what happens to you or for you that makes you grateful. It's how you respond to what is happening, that shows your belief about gratitude.

  5. When it looks like everyone is against you, look inside for the truth.

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