No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent. I say this is the leading principle – the sheet anchor of American republicanism.

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"All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother."

- Abraham Lincoln

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"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."

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"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm."

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"Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end, you are sure to succeed."

- Abraham Lincoln

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"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today."

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"Perhaps we all see ourselves as a little less than we are. Unworthy. Untalented. Nothing special. Lacking the heart, mind, resources, charisma, or stature to be of much use to God. You say you’re not perfect? You’re not good enough? Welcome to the club! You may be just the person God is looking for. God doesn’t need you to be exceptional, let alone perfect. He will take your talents and abilities and multiply them—even though they may seem scarce as a few loaves and fishes. If you trust Him and are faithful, He will magnify your words and actions and use them to bless and minister to multitudes!"

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"I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions."

- Stephen R. Covey

Belief in Self

"The only one who can tell you ‘you can’t win’ is you, and you don’t have to listen."

- Jessica Ennis

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"If you think you can’t, change your mind."

- Denis Morton

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"I am Superman. And the only thing that can kill Superman is Kryptonite. And Kryptonite doesn't exist."

- Shaquille O'Neal

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