I wished to be loved by another, but I desire no man's pity.

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"The North Polar Bear is called Mr. Paws and he is so silly, you would hardly believe it."

- J.R.R. Tolkien

Joy

"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."

- J.R.R. Tolkien

Time Management

"There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for."

- J.R.R. Tolkien

Hope

"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."

- J.R.R. Tolkien

Joy

"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."

- J.R.R. Tolkien

Wisdom

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"Self-respect tends to inspire respect from others."

- Nathaniel Branden

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"Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality."

- Les Brown

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"You are your best thing."

- Toni Morrison

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"Thinking you’re no-good and worthless is the worst thing you can do."

- Nobito

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"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

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