A man must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.

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"When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love."

- Marcus Aurelius

Gratitude

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."

- Marcus Aurelius

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"You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."

- Marcus Aurelius

Inner Peace

"You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."

- Marcus Aurelius

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"When you rise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love …"

- Marcus Aurelius

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"I don’t want to conquer anything. I just think that the guy with the most freedom in this ocean is the Pirate King!"

- Monkey D. Luffy

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"Stand alone like a lion and live your life according to your own light."

- Osho

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"It's better to be a lonely lion than a popular sheep."

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"Let your spirit dart and weave, free as a dragonfly"

Independence

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go."

- Dr. Seuss

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