Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe you must become its soul.

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"When the heart is right, the mind and body will follow."

- Coretta Scott King

Balance

"Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated."

- Coretta Scott King

Compassion

"When Good Friday comes, these are the moments in life when we feel there's no hope. But then, Easter comes."

- Coretta Scott King

Hope

"When fear rushed in, I learned how to hear my heart racing but refused to allow my feelings to sway me. That resilience came from my family. It flowed through our bloodline."

- Coretta Scott King

Resilience

"Rise and shine, and don’t be afraid to stand out. Your light is unique."

- Coretta Scott King

Self-confidence

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

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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."

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