Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.

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"Kindness in words creates confidence."

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"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power."

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"A journey of one thousand miles started out from one single step."

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"Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it."

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"Beauty is not about physical perfection, but about authenticity and confidence."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"Beauty is found in the unique qualities that make us who we are."

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"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."

- Lily Tomlin

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"Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."

- Laird Hamilton

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"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

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