Better light a candle, than curse the darkness.

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"If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people."

- Chinese Proverb

Education

"Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still."

- Chinese Proverb

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"A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses."

- Chinese Proverb

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"A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom."

- Chinese Proverb

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"Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still."

- Chinese Proverb

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"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty."

- Winston Churchill

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"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

- Helen Keller

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"Opportunities don’t happen, you create them."

- Chris Grosser

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"You will soon feel as if nothing was done to you. The surgery will be fast and smooth. Good luck with your surgery!"

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"Teaching is the greatest act of optimism."

- Colleen Wilcox

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