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Joyce Carol Oates

"Keep a light, hopeful heart. But expect the worst."

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"Thoughts are powerful; before you were born, you were one."

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"Only the frantic of fear can harm you. Your calm and centered self knows exactly what to do."

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"Complexes and negative beliefs remain in our sub consciousness for a life time."

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"When you sit alone and think out your thoughts - then that is your loudest cry!"

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"As hard as it is to face your fears, it's even harder to surrender to them and walk in their shadows for the rest of your life."

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"Failing to make it to the list of the best 5 students in class or not being named the team captain should not make anyone feel like they have failed."

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"Don't let hollow heroes distract you from saving yourself."

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"When you are non-judgmental, you are happy. Happiness depends on you, on your thoughts, on your attitude, on your ideas and vision, and nothing else."

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"Don't allow anyone to pollute your mind with negative thoughts and negative words."

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