At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

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"Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate."

- Albert Schweitzer

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"The purpose of human life is to serve and to show compassion and the will to help others."

- Albert Schweitzer

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"Be happy for those who are happy, and weep for those who weep; such is your duty."

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"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful"

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- Marcus Aurelius

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"To get happier, try gratitude, giving back, savoring, encouraging your optimism, and celebrating progress."

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"Be thankful for everything that happens in your life; it’s all an experience."

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"Sometimes the little things in life mean the most."

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"The two words that will change your life are 'thank you'. Like a candle that can light a thousand more without shortening its own life, appreciation is a gift that, when given, can set the whole world aglow."

- Stacey Lee

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