
"Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into the water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects."
— Dalai Lama
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"Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into the water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects."

"What would life be like if we had no courage to attempt anything?"

"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it."
"Everything on earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence."
— Mourning Dove

"While standing at the plate, I came to find that life’s greatest accomplishment is being me. I didn’t want to be remembered as the girl who hit the winning run; I wanted to be remembered as the leader of my team. That indeed was one accomplishment that I was glad to achieve."
— Erika Friesen