100 Quotes About Self Determination

Self-determination gives us the freedom to be who we want to be, do what we want to do, and be who we want to be. We’ve put together a list of the best quotes about self-determination because you should have the freedom to determine your own destiny. You’re not going to find a better time than now to take control of your life – use these quotes as motivation.

Know what you want and reach out eagerly for it.
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Know what you want and reach out eagerly for it. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Positive thinking is powerful thinking. If you want happiness, fulfillment, success and inner peace, start thinking you have the power to achieve those things. Focus on the bright side of life and expect positive results. Germany Kent
If all your focused thoughts followed your inner feelings, your...
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If all your focused thoughts followed your inner feelings, your life would be abundant and joyful beyond all imagining. Stephen Richards
By nature you are a manifesting machine!
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By nature you are a manifesting machine! Stephen Richards
Feelings are the directional impulses of your soul. Your soul...
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Feelings are the directional impulses of your soul. Your soul always wants you to go into the direction of greater joy. Stephen Richards
Focus on lack and you will always struggle to create...
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Focus on lack and you will always struggle to create enough money. Stephen Richards
When you allow your mind to ONLY have positive thoughts...
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When you allow your mind to ONLY have positive thoughts towards your desired outcome you are saying to the Universe that you are devoted to manifesting your dream. Stephen Richards
First, be better than yourself, then strive to better than...
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First, be better than yourself, then strive to better than your competitors. Stephen Richards
Feeling undeserving is never compatible with the ability to attract...
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Feeling undeserving is never compatible with the ability to attract or create wealth. Stephen Richards
Forgiveness is remembering the truth of who you are.
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Forgiveness is remembering the truth of who you are. Stephen Richards
One of the aims of forgiveness is to turn the...
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One of the aims of forgiveness is to turn the frozen, pent-up energy in stored-up emotions into free energy that people can express themselves with in the present. Stephen Richards
Each manifestation is an ascension opportunity. All manifestations teach something...
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Each manifestation is an ascension opportunity. All manifestations teach something about oneself and mirror one’s own unconscious state of being. Stephen Richards
For aspirants upon the spiritual path, each manifestation provides clues...
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For aspirants upon the spiritual path, each manifestation provides clues as to what needs to be released or cleared in order to continue to ascend. Stephen Richards
The Universe supports doers.
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The Universe supports doers. Stephen Richards
Love is not jealous, angry or afraid.
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Love is not jealous, angry or afraid. Stephen Richards
In mystical terms, the law of attraction specifies that you...
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In mystical terms, the law of attraction specifies that you will attract to yourself those experiences that match your beliefs. Stephen Richards
Growing older does not automatically mean growing kinder or wiser.
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Growing older does not automatically mean growing kinder or wiser. Stephen Richards
By thinking of the good things you want to happen...
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By thinking of the good things you want to happen as part of a regular routine, you are creating a positive energy. Stephen Richards
Your thoughts and feelings together create an ‘energetic blueprint’ that...
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Your thoughts and feelings together create an ‘energetic blueprint’ that is constantly being emitted out into the world. Stephen Richards
The truth is, the source of existence is infinite and...
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The truth is, the source of existence is infinite and to discover the essence of it is an unfolding that lasts for eternity. Stephen Richards
If you do not have the time to become healthy...
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If you do not have the time to become healthy then so it is the same of becoming wealthy. Stephen Richards
By simply and profoundly giving love to yourself everyday in...
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By simply and profoundly giving love to yourself everyday in every way you are saying to the Universe you are worthy of attaining any dream, vision or goal. Feel worthy of it. Stephen Richards
Big or small, be ready to do your part when...
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Big or small, be ready to do your part when you dare to dream and you will be rewarded with success from the Universe. Stephen Richards
If you were brought up on a poor man’s brand...
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If you were brought up on a poor man’s brand of drink and prefer that to this very day then do not pretend you like expensive wine. Stephen Richards
I know a lot of wealthy people, and yet not...
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I know a lot of wealthy people, and yet not many of them drive a Rolls Royce or a Ferrari! However, I also know some of poor people on the verge of bankruptcy driving Bentleys! Stephen Richards
However, what I have come to understand from my life’s...
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However, what I have come to understand from my life’s journey is that I am always in the right place at the right time. In fact, there is no other place I could possibly be. Stephen Richards
Dare to believe that there is something better for you...
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Dare to believe that there is something better for you and that you can change your future and make it better. Stephen Richards
With a clear idea of what you want in life,...
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With a clear idea of what you want in life, you need to actively pursue your dream. Half-hearted attempts will not work. Stephen Richards
Dreams give purpose to one’s life. If you do not...
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Dreams give purpose to one’s life. If you do not wish anything better for yourself or for your loved ones, then life loses meaning. Stephen Richards
There are many fun things to do in life, but...
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There are many fun things to do in life, but few that are more rewarding than committing to living the life of your dreams. Stephen Richards
Often the unfavorable events of our lives are a catalyst...
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Often the unfavorable events of our lives are a catalyst for long needed change, so what seemed like a poor decision in the beginning can result in much better quality of life in the long term. Stephen Richards
Do not look back at the decision, look for the...
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Do not look back at the decision, look for the solution. Stephen Richards
When it comes to creating million dollar inventive ideas, most...
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When it comes to creating million dollar inventive ideas, most people stop short of reaching the mother stratum while mining their own seam of gold! Genius takes effort and passion. Stephen Richards
There is doggedness to genius. It is the ability to...
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There is doggedness to genius. It is the ability to dig deep and hold on to the dream. Stephen Richards
It is easy to be average. It takes no endeavor...
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It is easy to be average. It takes no endeavor at all to be like everybody else. Stephen Richards
When we give up our dreams then we are merely...
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When we give up our dreams then we are merely existing and not living. Stephen Richards
Be who you are longing to be, practice thinking of...
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Be who you are longing to be, practice thinking of yourself as the person of your dreams. Stephen Richards
Only when you verbalize your interests will the Universe be...
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Only when you verbalize your interests will the Universe be able to come to your aid. Stephen Richards
Your dreams may have been buried inside of you for...
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Your dreams may have been buried inside of you for a long time because you were busy with things that needed to get done, but it is never too late to dare to dream. Stephen Richards
Self-expression is an important requirement if you desire to make...
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Self-expression is an important requirement if you desire to make giant leaps in your career. Stephen Richards
Working on your dream whenever it is convenient for you...
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Working on your dream whenever it is convenient for you will not work. When you dare to dream, you should also dare to do. Stephen Richards
Everybody has dreams and goals. All you have to do...
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Everybody has dreams and goals. All you have to do is dig them up. Stephen Richards
Looking flash without the cash is worthless!
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Looking flash without the cash is worthless! Stephen Richards
Stash the cash and stop being flash if you want...
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Stash the cash and stop being flash if you want to give being wealthy a bash! Stephen Richards
Each of us channel through the rest of us, which...
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Each of us channel through the rest of us, which is true on every plane of being and in every field of enterprise and in all walks of life. Stephen Richards
All we are in possession of is the result of...
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All we are in possession of is the result of the snowballing attitude of our minds. Stephen Richards
When it comes to manifesting anything you desire, sometimes you...
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When it comes to manifesting anything you desire, sometimes you have to go and collect. Stephen Richards
As the Universe brings your desires towards you, sometimes you...
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As the Universe brings your desires towards you, sometimes you must take the path it lays out for you so that you can be in the right place to receive it. Stephen Richards
Positive words can bend your world in your favor.
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Positive words can bend your world in your favor. Stephen Richards
Millionaires, though, see objects like diamonds and good feelings merely...
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Millionaires, though, see objects like diamonds and good feelings merely as fruits. The root of true wealth, in fact, stems from your behaviors. Stephen Richards
When you are able to identify what drives you, you...
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When you are able to identify what drives you, you will be better equipped to draw out your possible options and make the relevant decisions that will help you achieve your goals. Stephen Richards
Discovering how the Universe will manifest all of your dreams...
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Discovering how the Universe will manifest all of your dreams for you is going to be an exciting journey that will harmonize the trinity of your mind, body and spirit. Stephen Richards
Creating abundance must start from within ourselves.
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Creating abundance must start from within ourselves. Stephen Richards
Leaving your future to pot luck is holding you back,...
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Leaving your future to pot luck is holding you back, you are worth more than anything, yet why do you leave everything to chance? Stephen Richards
The foundation of all personal development, actually, is self-acceptance and...
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The foundation of all personal development, actually, is self-acceptance and self-love. Stephen Richards
Your level of vibration runs parallel with your feelings, meaning...
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Your level of vibration runs parallel with your feelings, meaning you are in control of your life and the events that come into your life at any given moment. Stephen Richards
Base your self-esteem on truth.
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Base your self-esteem on truth. Stephen Richards
Gratitude raises your awareness and focus and it can inspire...
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Gratitude raises your awareness and focus and it can inspire you to achieve better for yourself and the people around you. Stephen Richards
Once you realize that everything in the Universe is connected...
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Once you realize that everything in the Universe is connected then you will have a better understanding of the fundamental nature of manifesting. Stephen Richards
What is energy? Everything is energy.
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What is energy? Everything is energy. Stephen Richards
The higher the vibration, the more positive the events or...
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The higher the vibration, the more positive the events or people you attract and likewise. Stephen Richards
Time is manmade! It is simply an invention! Believe it...
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Time is manmade! It is simply an invention! Believe it or not, time only exists here on earth for us humans. Stephen Richards
Your attitudes towards others affect what you think about yourself.
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Your attitudes towards others affect what you think about yourself. Stephen Richards
The second step that comes right after taking responsibility for...
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The second step that comes right after taking responsibility for everything that occurs in your life is to let go of all that you do not feel good about. Stephen Richards
The first step to reclaim your power to control your...
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The first step to reclaim your power to control your own life is to take responsibility for your life completely. Stephen Richards
To make initial inroads into manifesting a new life, first...
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To make initial inroads into manifesting a new life, first one has to acknowledge their current life. Stephen Richards
Just as you first eat with your eyes, you also...
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Just as you first eat with your eyes, you also first desire things with your subconscious mind! Stephen Richards
No matter what you say to someone else, you always...
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No matter what you say to someone else, you always hear it first. Stephen Richards
A thoughtform is rather like electricity … it must first...
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A thoughtform is rather like electricity … it must first be created and then discharged in order to exist. Stephen Richards
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Just think how many thousands of years nature has spent sculpting rocks for us! I can tell you, I have learned that just because it was that way yesterday, it does not mean that it should be that way tomorrow. Stephen Richards
Unlocking the power of your subconscious mind is a simple...
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Unlocking the power of your subconscious mind is a simple process, requiring only your willingness and effort. Stephen Richards
Being able to unlock your subconscious mind depends on knowing...
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Being able to unlock your subconscious mind depends on knowing what you want before you can achieve it. Stephen Richards
One BIG thing you overlooked when setting out on living...
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One BIG thing you overlooked when setting out on living the adventure of being wealthy was that you overlooked your current reality! Stephen Richards
Imagine repeating the power words ‘love’ or ‘happiness’ for five...
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Imagine repeating the power words ‘love’ or ‘happiness’ for five minutes twice a day for the rest of your life, amazing things could happen. Stephen Richards
You can create financial abundance by having a positive relationship...
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You can create financial abundance by having a positive relationship with money. Stephen Richards
Everything is energy, and energy cannot be created or destroyed,...
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Everything is energy, and energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed or mutated from one form to another. Stephen Richards
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When you begin to entertain the more positive possibilities, hope for the best, plan for the best and expect the best, your eventual attraction of the best possible circumstances is almost guaranteed. Stephen Richards
Abundance does not come in packages, it comes from the...
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Abundance does not come in packages, it comes from the happiness within. Stephen Richards
Serenity within the chaos of life is there to be...
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Serenity within the chaos of life is there to be discovered, just look within yourself for it. Stephen Richards
Sometimes only when opportunity stops banging to be let in...
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Sometimes only when opportunity stops banging to be let in do we notice its absence! Stephen Richards
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Materialism allows for a greater vision! Stephen Richards
We are condemned to be free people, liberated people who...
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We are condemned to be free people, liberated people who must make life-defining decisions. Freedom requires choices and all choices entail value decisions. Kilroy J. Oldster
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A person must escape artificial constraints and unfold the myth of their own being. There is only one path for a thinking person in life, and that is to assume the role of a compassionate observer. I can only achieve personal freedom — liberty of the mind, body, and soul — by stop worrying about how other people perceive me and no longer judge myself in terms of fame and fortune. Kilroy J. Oldster
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Enlightenment — whether defined as spiritual awakening, liberation, or other form of illumination and attentiveness — requires inner transformation brokered by study of our limitations and application of a welcoming spirit of conscious appreciation. Self-knowledge commences by looking for the sacred light of awareness essential to spawn profound change in a person’s character. Kilroy J. Oldster
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We are the product of our past. We start each day where we left off the day before. Changing the way we dress, where we work and live, or even changing a name does not alter our basic constitution. Transformation of the self requires a radical alteration in the way that we perceive the world and derive meaning. Kilroy J. Oldster
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The ego might resist change until a person’s level of discomfort becomes unbearable. A person can employ logic to overcome the ego’s defense mechanism and intentionally integrate needed revisions in a person’s obsolete or ineffective beliefs and behavior patterns. The subtle sense that something is amiss in a person’s life can lead to a gradual or quick alteration in a person’s conscious thoughts and outlook on life. Resisting change can prolong unhappiness whereas implementing change can establish internal harmony and instate joy in a person’s life. . Kilroy J. Oldster
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Change is essential for survival. All life forms must adapt to their fluctuating circumstances. All form of life result from the process of variation, mutation, competition, and inheritance. The universe is in a constant state of chaos. We each have chaos implanted into our bones. Nature wires all of us for change. Kilroy J. Oldster
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Humankind’s greatest gift is that we are indeterminate beings. Unlike the tough and leathery seed of an acorn, which will grow into a magnificent oak tree, none of us has a predetermined final configuration of our ultimate essence. Our mental temperament is pliable. We make conscious and subconscious choices that govern who we become. Kilroy J. Oldster
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None of us commences life utterly alone. We each carry within our granular mass the protoplasm residue of past generations’ ideas, customs, values, infatuations, prejudices, ethics, and mores. The lees wrought from our seedlings contribute to the social order that oversees a newborn’s future. How we conduct ourselves in the here and now emulates our heritage, delineates the parameters of the present culture, and sets the embryonic stage for the emergent ethos of our future and for the generations of people whom we will never meet. . Kilroy J. Oldster
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Each of us is the enactor of our personal saga; we create the phantom of the self. We are the principal character in our personal story, as well as witnesses and reactors to the storylines of other persons whom we adore. We are each the composers of our evolving personal story; we are the protagonist of our personal life story. Kilroy J. Oldster
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When you turn your dreams on there is no off switch. Stephen Richards
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Create your own out of the box thinking, create your own box. Stephen Richards
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If being in the NOW doesn’t work, don’t worry as there is always another one tomorrow! Stephen Richards
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Ignorance breeds success. Stephen Richards
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Listening to music, reading literature, writing, and extended periods of personal introspection provide four prongs of the incitements available to form a conscious and subconscious designation of self. Other potential incentives that contribute to self-identity include religion and cultural events as well as painting, sculpture, dance, films, newspapers, television, Internet surfing, web sites, and online message boards. Kilroy J. Oldster
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Gracious words refresh, restore and revive the soul. Lailah Gifty Akita
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We can still find joy in the midst of the storm. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Failure is a sign post, directing the right road for life’s journey. Lailah Gifty Akita
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The greatest riches are the gift of life, strength and wisdom. Lailah Gifty Akita
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To every complex challenge, there exist a define solution. Lailah Gifty Akita