One of the joys of living a long life is watching one's children, then grandchildren, then great-grandchildren, help decorate the Christmas tree.

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"It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult."

- Queen Elizabeth II

Compassion

""It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult.""

- Queen Elizabeth II

Compassion

"It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change."

- Queen Elizabeth II

Transformation

"At its heart engineering is about using science to find creative practical solutions. It’s a noble profession."

- Queen Elizabeth II

Inspiration

"First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys."

- Queen Elizabeth II

Inspiration

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"Love your family, work super hard, live your passion."

- Gary Vaynerchuk

Family

"Christmas is a time for family, for being together, for creating memories that last a lifetime."

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"The best gift of all is the gift of family."

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"At Christmas, all roads lead home."

- Marjorie Holmes

Family

"Family is what makes this season so special."

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