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Donald L. Hicks is an American author known for his inspirational writings on truth, integrity, and personal growth. His work highlights honesty as the foundation for meaningful relationships and lasting inner strength. He encourages readers to reflect deeply on the values that shape character and influence life outcomes. His teachings emphasize that success without integrity remains incomplete. Through motivational insights, Hicks inspires individuals to live with purpose, accountability, and genuine compassion. His lasting impact lies in helping people understand that authentic personal development begins with ethical choices and a commitment to living honestly. He reminds readers that a life built on truth is a life that truly shines.
"So never be embarrassed by mistakes, rather, be thankful for them, because they always present an opportunity for personal growth."
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"So never be embarrassed by mistakes, rather, be thankful for them, because they always present an opportunity for personal growth."

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"Happiness and Unhappiness are not things that just happen to you, they are a choice. They are a perspective. Smile, and think about that for a moment. Now smile some more. Not that hard is it?"
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"Happiness and Unhappiness are not things that just happen to you, they are a choice. They are a perspective. Smile, and think about that for a moment. Now smile some more. Not that hard is it?"

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"You can follow the religions where God is small,or you can follow the religions where God is all."
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"You can follow the religions where God is small,or you can follow the religions where God is all."

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"When people talk about you behind your back, they're not just behind you, they're beneath you."
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"When people talk about you behind your back, they're not just behind you, they're beneath you."

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"We may have pets, but when it comes to unconditional love, they are the masters."
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"We may have pets, but when it comes to unconditional love, they are the masters."

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"Don't change your morality for the people around you, change the people around you with your morality."
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"Don't change your morality for the people around you, change the people around you with your morality."

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"To change undesirable behaviors we see in the world, we must change the thinking that leads to those behaviors."
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"To change undesirable behaviors we see in the world, we must change the thinking that leads to those behaviors."

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"If you follow your passion, it will lead you to fulfillment."
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"If you follow your passion, it will lead you to fulfillment."

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"Fears and worries originate in the mind. Love and joy originate from the soul."
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"Fears and worries originate in the mind. Love and joy originate from the soul."

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"Make your life a magical journey of Life, encountering Life."
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"Make your life a magical journey of Life, encountering Life."

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"The easiest way to combat greed is by recognizing the value of contentment and simplicity."
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"The easiest way to combat greed is by recognizing the value of contentment and simplicity."

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"Prayer is our voice, intuition is God's answer."
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"Prayer is our voice, intuition is God's answer."

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"We seldom question the purpose of life when our world is sunny and bright. This question tends to hide itself during pleasant sailing, only rearing its face during the deepest and darkest travails, when the gales of storm weather have fallen."
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"We seldom question the purpose of life when our world is sunny and bright. This question tends to hide itself during pleasant sailing, only rearing its face during the deepest and darkest travails, when the gales of storm weather have fallen."

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"Your words, your thoughts, your imagination: powerful tools. Remember that and use them wisely."
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"Your words, your thoughts, your imagination: powerful tools. Remember that and use them wisely."

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"Light always overcomes darkness."
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"Light always overcomes darkness."

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"Those who teach the most about humanity, aren't always human."
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"Those who teach the most about humanity, aren't always human."

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"You cannot be a positive influence to the 'sinners at the table' if you refuse to dine with them."
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"You cannot be a positive influence to the 'sinners at the table' if you refuse to dine with them."

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"Intuition is the GPS of Life."
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"Intuition is the GPS of Life."

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"Never be afraid to cry. Sometimes, nothing can cleanse the heart more than a few wet tears."
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"Never be afraid to cry. Sometimes, nothing can cleanse the heart more than a few wet tears."

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"When you show others love, you are shown love. When you give love, you receive love."
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"When you show others love, you are shown love. When you give love, you receive love."

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"Forgiveness is not a gift you give someone else, forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself."
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"Forgiveness is not a gift you give someone else, forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself."

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"In war, the only true victory is peace."
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"In war, the only true victory is peace."

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"Whether you buy a new TV, or car, (etc.) or any other 'material thing is often 'immaterial to God."
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"Whether you buy a new TV, or car, (etc.) or any other 'material thing is often 'immaterial to God."

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"During Life, we cultivate relationships by spending days with others.During eternity, we cultivate relationships by spending lifetimes with others."
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"During Life, we cultivate relationships by spending days with others.During eternity, we cultivate relationships by spending lifetimes with others."

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"Always surround yourself with people who lift you up, rather than hold you down."
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"Always surround yourself with people who lift you up, rather than hold you down."

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"Some trees grow straight, while others grow gnarled and twisted. Yet none are imperfect. Perfection is merely a perception."
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"Some trees grow straight, while others grow gnarled and twisted. Yet none are imperfect. Perfection is merely a perception."

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"Love and Fear are polar opposites. Love originates from the soul, while Fear and worries and insecurities originate in the mind. Love is Heavenly, while Fear is Earthly. Love is a gift from Above, Fear is a burden from below."
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"Love and Fear are polar opposites. Love originates from the soul, while Fear and worries and insecurities originate in the mind. Love is Heavenly, while Fear is Earthly. Love is a gift from Above, Fear is a burden from below."

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"Money is an inanimate object. It can do good works or bad works depending on the hands that wield it, and the hearts governing those hands."
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"Money is an inanimate object. It can do good works or bad works depending on the hands that wield it, and the hearts governing those hands."

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"Seek to be served, and you become a servant. Seek to serve others, and you become a master."
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"Seek to be served, and you become a servant. Seek to serve others, and you become a master."

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"So when someone would love to see you fail, forgive them, and draw upon that motivation to succeed."
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"So when someone would love to see you fail, forgive them, and draw upon that motivation to succeed."

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"If you withhold love as a form of punishment, who is being punished?"
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"If you withhold love as a form of punishment, who is being punished?"

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"When you forgive, you free your soul. But when you say I'm sorry, you free two souls."
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"When you forgive, you free your soul. But when you say I'm sorry, you free two souls."

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"Anger is the mirror image of fear. It begins as fear, and is expressed outwardly as anger."
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"Anger is the mirror image of fear. It begins as fear, and is expressed outwardly as anger."

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"We must learn that when people devalue any one Life, they devalue all Life."
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"We must learn that when people devalue any one Life, they devalue all Life."

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"Every snowflake is unique, yet they are each perfect."
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"Every snowflake is unique, yet they are each perfect."

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"Until you are conscious of your conscience, you are morally unconscious."
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"Until you are conscious of your conscience, you are morally unconscious."

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"When someone would mistreat, misinform, misuse, misguide, mishandle, mislead or any other 'mis' to others, they're obviously missing something from their lives."
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"When someone would mistreat, misinform, misuse, misguide, mishandle, mislead or any other 'mis' to others, they're obviously missing something from their lives."

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"You are making a difference in Life. Whether or not you realize it, every action, every re-action, or every non-action impacts Life. The question to ask yourself is not whether you are making a difference, but whether that difference is positive or negative."
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"You are making a difference in Life. Whether or not you realize it, every action, every re-action, or every non-action impacts Life. The question to ask yourself is not whether you are making a difference, but whether that difference is positive or negative."

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