Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on some sunglasses.

Lady Gaga

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A good rule of thumb is that any environment that consistently leaves you feeling bad about who you are is the wrong environment.

If you don't say what you think then you kill your unborn self.

Jordan Peterson

Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves; vanity, to what we would have others think of us.

You are the conductor of your own attitude! Nobody else can compose your thoughts for you.

It is not easy to be a person of high standards; you have to pay for it. It does, however, make you stand out from the crowd, which alone makes it worth more than its price.

The Ancient Sage

What is rare is not raw talent, skill, or even confidence, but humility, diligence, and self-awareness.

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