We have to make the choice—every single day—to exemplify the truth, the respect, and the grace that we wish for this world.

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"I believe the choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is."

- Oprah

Love

""To live is to develop an internal moral, emotional G.P.S. that can tell you which way to go.""

- Oprah

Awareness

"Turn your wounds into wisdom"

- Oprah

Happiness

"“Think like a Queen. A Queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.”"

- Oprah

Courage

"The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal for this year is, you can get there—as long as you're willing to be honest with yourself about the preparation and work involved. There are no back doors, no free rides. There's just you, this moment, and a choice."

- Oprah

Motivation

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"We have raised the bar. … But that doesn’t raise it just for the youth. That raises it for the parents, who have the primary responsibility for teaching their children principles. That raises it for the leaders. That raises it for the teachers. We’ve all got to take a step up in a world that is unraveling as fast as this one is."

- President M. Russell Ballard

Responsibility

"Obstacles can’t stop you. Problems can’t stop you. People can’t stop you. Only you can stop you."

- Unknown

Responsibility

"Life comes at a cost. Wouldn’t it be arrogant to die before you’ve repaid that debt?"

- Yuuji Kazami

Responsibility

"You can’t win a game by doing nothing. And if someone else wins it for you then you haven’t accomplished anything. Life is the same way."

- Junichirou Kagami

Responsibility

"Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country."

- John F. Kennedy

Responsibility