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Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.Carlos Wallace
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In a relationship, prudent application of the gray theory is a key ingredient in assuring years of happiness; “till death do us part”. Balance is at the center of success, satisfaction and a lifetime of love.Carlos Wallace
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Why trade definite for a maybe?Carlos Wallace
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Words, and faith, will only take you as far as your actions allow.Carlos Wallace
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Success is determined by how little time you have to worry whether others are criticizing you, while being too focused to address them if they are.Carlos Wallace
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Depending on the strength of the relationship, level of communication and one’s tolerance for discord, many people are able to get past normal skirmishes unscathed.Carlos Wallace
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Stop giving the best part of you to those unworthy of that gift.Carlos Wallace
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Some relationships require you have a big appetite. Chances are, at some point, you may have to swallow your pride, eat your words, lick your wounds, and stomach a lot of nonsense. While a little humble pie never hurt anyone you do have control over how much of this menu you get served and can always decide when you've had your fill.Carlos Wallace
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No matter how worldly I became, there was always that one part of me that never forgot where I came from and how simple life was there.Carlos Wallace
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Ultimately, it’s about determining what matters most to you; what’s important; what it will take to achieve your intended goal. And once you’ve identified these key components to growth, shed the excess; do away with the unnecessary.Carlos Wallace
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Don't let life's challenges discourage you. Some things are just out of your control. Make it work for you! The most painful lessons of the past can teach you how to survive in the present .Carlos Wallace
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Never let fear of short term heartache interfere with your long term happiness.Carlos Wallace
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Occupy your thoughts with purpose and you will be so busy pursuing a meaningful future there will be no time for doubt, chaos and disappointment.Carlos Wallace
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The seriousness of being part of Operation Desert Storm-the first major foreign crisis for the United States after the end of the Cold War- was never lost upon us.Carlos Wallace
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Staring down the reality of war, far from home, asleep among strangers, that familiarity, those memories, those ties kept us going; gave us a reason to persevere; toughened us up.Carlos Wallace
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Dozens of days, experiences, and encounters have set me on a path I never dreamed possible.Carlos Wallace
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Do not waste your life away by wishing for days you may not even get to see.Carlos Wallace
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Make a difference, change the game for the better, leave a legacy, be a guide that someone else can follow and make better, and then someone else will follow that and make that better.Carlos Wallace
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Be the start of something that is good, revolutionary and powerful. Everything after that is a bonus!Carlos Wallace
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Following trends on social media will not lead to social consciousness.Carlos Wallace
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My incentive? Making a peaceful spirit second nature. And that is so worth the effort.Carlos Wallace
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You can't be much good to others, if you're no good to yourself.Carlos Wallace
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If you truly love who you are other's opinions won’t even matter.Carlos Wallace
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Door money. It’s a distraction. It impedes judgment. It blurs focus. Chasing the almighty dollar can become the root of all evil, the bane of one’s existence.Carlos Wallace
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People who are distracted by door money, neglect the production and the audience. Money becomes their god. They sacrifice their reputation in favor of building revenue. Believe me; the former is more difficult to recover if lost.Carlos Wallace
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Never lose sight of the people who are the foundation of the future you are working to build.Carlos Wallace
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If you continue to concentrate so deeply on the negative factors you are unable to acknowledge all the positive results.Carlos Wallace
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There should always be an end game, or else all you are doing is practicing for an opportunity for which you have no idea of what it is or what it will even look like.Carlos Wallace
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I just follow God's lead. One step, one day and one opportunity at a time. The hardest part is not becoming distracted.Carlos Wallace
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You own your feelings. You own your thoughts. You control both. No one has the right to any of it–to any of you without your permission.Carlos Wallace
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When I was in the Navy, everyone fell under the purview of “navy gray”. It is the military’s way of reminding its enlisted personnel that they are all equal. Man or woman, black or white, young or old, everyone was navy gray. With God's grace I can proudly say a better understanding of this concept has helped me ameliorate disputes, mend fences that appeared hopeless and find light in the midst of darkness. .Carlos Wallace
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In the heat of the moment, rational thinking tends to elude us.Carlos Wallace
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We live in a world with an ever-growing population. Personal space these days is at a premium. Physically, we are practically tripping over our fellow man. Mentally and spiritually, the divide among us seems to widen.Carlos Wallace
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It's been said that actions speak louder than words. Sometimes, it's what you don't say or do, that sends the loudest message.Carlos Wallace
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Focus on patience, loyalty, intelligence, greed, dissatisfaction and pride.Carlos Wallace
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Each day, wake up with a plan. Don’t just approach your days in an unfocused void. That state of mind leaves too much room for discontent, opposition, unhappiness and hopelessness.Carlos Wallace
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Issues can only be resolved if each person accepts accountability in the problem.Carlos Wallace
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There's "good" in all things. You just have to find it.Carlos Wallace
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It's not the fact that some people disagree with the protests. That is as much a right as the protests themselves. It is the hateful, profane, condescending way some have expressed their discontent that baffles me. How do you criticize actions you've deemed disrespectful and divisive and an affront to civilized behavior with rhetoric to the same end? That's like the devil judging the Grim Reaper for harvesting souls. .Carlos Wallace
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The foundation that my parents and grandparents instilled in me is unyielding, especially the principle that teaches me to keep God first in all I do.Carlos Wallace
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In the midst of combat, we learned a great deal about mankind and its many different races, creeds and beliefs.Carlos Wallace
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Under no circumstance is any proverbial player ever more significant than the collective.Carlos Wallace
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Pride is the problem. Everyone wants to be right so badly they overlook the "rights" of others.Carlos Wallace
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The tide seldom shifts in favor of a selfish individual.Carlos Wallace
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Maturity doesn't mean you stop fighting, you just change the things you fight for.Carlos Wallace
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There will never be a point in my life where it is acceptable to waste time.Carlos Wallace
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Every thought, every action, every statement should have meaning.Carlos Wallace
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When God chooses you to deliver a message, to have a purpose, no one and nothing can reverse the course of His plan.Carlos Wallace