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Bend, But Not Break

Tough times can often help to make you stronger and wiser.

One of the most insightful moments in our lives is when we learn that we are stronger and more resourceful than we had thought.

Reacting to mistreatment and disrespect will often put you to the test. Can you maintain decency and self-control in your reaction?

It is often not easy to do what you know needs to be done. Sometimes because of situational limits, and sometimes because of ourselves.

Courage can take different forms. Sometimes it takes courage to do something; and sometimes it takes courage not to do something.

At the heart of education is not simply acquiring information, but becoming motivated to want to learn and to continue learning.

Have you ever been persuaded by someone’s anger? If you want to persuade someone, don’t get angry, get smart.

You won’t be reading about the positive benefits of revenge in any book of wisdom.

Do you have it in you to do what you need to do, whether you like it or not?

While it may feel good in the passion of the moment, revenge turns out to be a destructive and self-defeating reaction.