The essence of patriotism lies in a willingness to sacrifice for one’s country, just as true greatness finds expression, not in blessings enjoyed, but in good bestowed.

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"The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you."

- William Jennings Bryan

Courage

"Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice."

- William Jennings Bryan

Motivation

"Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."

- William Jennings Bryan

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"On Thanksgiving Day, we acknowledge our dependence."

- William Jennings Bryan

Gratitude

""On Thanksgiving Day, we acknowledge our dependence.""

- William Jennings Bryan

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"The greatest strength lies in vulnerability."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear."

- Mark Twain

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"I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me."

- Tracee Ellis Ross

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"If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough."

- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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"Courage, dear heart."

- C.S. Lewis

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