Wisdom and Motivation

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"The older I get, the greater power I seem to have to help the world; I am like a snowball - the further I am rolled, the more I gain." - Susan B. Anthony

(I'm hoping others will join in and post some uplifting words from women, known or unknown.)

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1. Alice Walker

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."
— Alice Walker, author of "The Color Purple"

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3. That's a great quote

Reminds me of my sig line a bit.

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2. Anais Nin:

"Life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat."

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4. Mae C. Jemison

"Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live."
— Mae C. Jemison, first African-American woman astronaut

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5. Determined and inspired

Former NASA astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison was inspired by Nichelle Nichols when she decided to become the first African-American female astronaut. Jemison was a huge fan of the original Star Trek (1966) series.

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6. Rebecca West

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7. I always adore that one