From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.

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"The ideal attitude is to be physically loose and mentally tight."

- Arthur Ashe

Balance

"We must reach out our hand in friendship and dignity, both to those who would befriend us and those who would be our enemy."

- Arthur Ashe

Compassion

"You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy."

- Arthur Ashe

Personal Growth

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."

- Arthur Ashe

Motivation

"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation."

- Arthur Ashe

Motivation

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"As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way."

- Mary Anne Radmacher

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"A veces sentimos que lo que hacemos es tan solo una gota en el mar, pero el mar sería menos si le faltara una gota."

- Mother Teresa

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