It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand.

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"My diabetes is such a central part of my life… It did teach me discipline… it also taught me about moderation… I’ve trained myself to be super-vigilant… because I feel better when I am in control."

- Sonia Sotomayor

Self-awareness

"Diabetes taught me discipline."

- Sonia Sotomayor

Personal Growth

"There are uses to adversity, and they don't reveal themselves until tested. Whether it's serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths."

- Sonia Sotomayor

Adversity

"I don’t measure myself by others’ expectations or let others define my worth."

- Sonia Sotomayor

Self-esteem

"I do know one thing about me: I don't measure myself by others' expectations or let others define my worth."

- Sonia Sotomayor

Self-esteem

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"She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"We should never judge someone based on their appearance."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"Beauty and ugliness are merely subjective labels. What matters is who we are inside."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"When we see beyond appearances, we discover the true essence of a person."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"Worry is a misuse of imagination."

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