Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.

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"Get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually. To be spiritual is to be amazed."

- Abraham Joshua Heschel

Awareness

"Get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted."

- Abraham Joshua Heschel

Awareness

"Get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually."

- Abraham Joshua Heschel

Awareness

"We may not know whether our understanding is correct, or whether our sentiments are noble, but the air of the day surrounds us like spring which spreads over the land without our aid or notice."

- Abraham Joshua Heschel

Awareness

"Racism is man's gravest threat to man - the maximum of hatred for a minimum of reason."

- Abraham Joshua Heschel

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"The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others."

- Hasidic Proverb

Self-confidence

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

- Oscar Wilde

Self-confidence

"Be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else."

- Judy Garland

Self-confidence

"I am a woman with thoughts and questions and sh*t to say. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story – I will."

- Amy Schumer

Self-confidence

"You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through."

- Rosalynn Carter

Self-confidence