The soul is born old but grows young. That is the comedy of life.

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"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention."

- Oscar Wilde

Compassion

"I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying."

- Oscar Wilde

Creativity

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

- Oscar Wilde

Self-confidence

"You are beautiful when you are happy."

- Oscar Wilde

Self-esteem

"Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back."

- Oscar Wilde

Wisdom

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"We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are."

- Max DePree

Growth

"How marvelous is the generation with which you deal. We have never had a generation its equal in all of the history of the Church. They are better educated. They are more familiar with the scriptures. I believe they pray with a greater measure of faith, have a greater desire to do the will of the Lord, are more active in the Church, go into the world as better prepared missionaries, and live to become better parents."

- President Gordon B. Hinckley

Growth

"Allow yourself the opportunity to get uncomfortable."

- Alex Toussaint

Growth

"All growth starts at the end of your comfort zone."

- Tony Robbins

Growth

"Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave."

- Mary Tyler Moore

Growth