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“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

- Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave who led many other slaves to freedom.  She was also an abolitionist, Civil War soldier, and women's rights advocate.  Pictured on the far left is Harriet Tubman with slaves she helped guide to freedom.  For more information about her, please consider http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman

We continue a week of quotes celebrating African American History Month and the rich wisdom that enriches us all.  For more information about this time, please consider http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/

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Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, this time more wisely.

- unknown

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“The difficulties you meet will resolve themselves as you advance. Proceed, and light will dawn, and shine with increasing clearness on your path.”

- Jim Rohn

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“It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn - which is what life is all about.”

- Oprah Winfrey

We are currently in the middle of Kwanzaa.  Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration held in the United States honoring universal African heritage and culture. Each day honors a different principal of life (Unity, Self-Determination, Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, & Faith). It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year.  For more information on this event, please consider http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.shtml

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“The best motivation always comes from within.”

- Michael Johnson

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“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”

~ Anatole France

Pictured above is a painting entitled “Threads” by Melanie Weidner.

For more of her art, go to http://www.listenforjoy.com

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“We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.”

- Marie Curie

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“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”

- Pamela Vaull Starr

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“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.”

- Helen Keller

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“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that don’t work.”

- Thomas Edison

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“You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

- Christopher Robin to Pooh