Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.

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"The secret to happiness is freedom… and the secret to freedom is courage."

- Thucydides

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"The secret to happiness is freedom … and the secret to freedom is courage."

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"The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it."

- Thucydides

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"The secret of Happiness is Freedom, and the secret of Freedom, Courage."

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"Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war."

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"Self-respect tends to inspire respect from others."

- Nathaniel Branden

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"Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality."

- Les Brown

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"You are your best thing."

- Toni Morrison

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"Thinking you’re no-good and worthless is the worst thing you can do."

- Nobito

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"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

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