I'm not going to continue knocking that old door that doesn't open for me. I'm going to create my own door and walk through that.

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"When we’re talking about diversity, it’s not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us."

- Ava DuVernay

Awareness

"Creativity is an energy. It’s a precious energy, and it’s something to be protected. A lot of people take for granted that they’re a creative person, but I know from experience, feeling it in myself, it is a magic; it is an energy. And it can’t be taken for granted."

- Ava DuVernay

Creativity

"Creativity is an energy. It's a precious energy, and it's something to be protected. A lot of people take for granted that they're a creative person, but I know from experience, feeling it in myself, it is a magic; it is an energy. And it can't be taken for granted."

- Ava DuVernay

Creativity

"Don’t wait for permission to do something creative."

- Ava DuVernay

Creativity

"If your dream is only about you, it's too small."

- Ava DuVernay

Aspirations

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"The Lord is sending more exceptional spirits to earth. As a body they excel the average capacity of their forebears. Their potential for personal growth and positive contribution is enormous."

- Elder Richard G. Scott

Empowerment

"As leaders of the Church, there isn’t anything in this world we wouldn’t do that’s right for you. We have great confidence in you. You are not just ordinary young men and young women. You are choice spirits, many of you having been held back in reserve for almost 6,000 years to come forth in this day, at this time, when the temptations, responsibilities, and opportunities are the very greatest."

- President Ezra Taft Benson

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"Women challenge the status quo because we are never it."

- Cindy Gallop

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"We don’t just sit around and wait for other people. We just make, and we do."

- Arlan Hamilton

Empowerment

"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness."

- Oprah Winfrey

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