An age is called Dark not because the light fails to shine, but because people refuse to see it.

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"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home."

- James A. Michener

Belief

"If a man happens to find himself, he has a mansion which he can inhabit with dignity all the days of his life."

- James A. Michener

Self-awareness

"Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries."

- James A. Michener

Determination

"Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them."

- James A. Michener

Achievement

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"She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"We should never judge someone based on their appearance."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"Beauty and ugliness are merely subjective labels. What matters is who we are inside."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"When we see beyond appearances, we discover the true essence of a person."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"Worry is a misuse of imagination."

Awareness