The foolish and the dead alone never change their opinions.

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"All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action."

- James Russell Lowell

Love

"The wise man travels to discover himself."

- James Russell Lowell

Self-awareness

"Good luck is the willing handmaid of an upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty."

- James Russell Lowell

Integrity

"A wise man travels to discover himself."

- James Russell Lowell

Personal Growth

"And I honor the man who is willing to sink Half his present repute for the freedom to think, And, when he has thought, be his cause strong or weak, Will risk t’ other half for the freedom to speak."

- James Russell Lowell

Courage

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"When you change your thoughts, remember to also change your world."

- Norman Vincent Peale

Change

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."

- Anaïs Nin

Change

"Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of competence."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

Change

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes."

- William James

Change

"If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one."

- Dolly Parton

Change