To play down mothering as ...

To play down mothering as small is to crack the very foundation on which greatness stands.
To play down mothering as small is to crack the very foundation on which greatness stands.

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Being self-made is a state of mind, and once you put that mentality to work, your success will come.
 Dave East
A lot of people change for good. Some people just fall off. Just trying to progress in anything, no matter what you're doing, I feel like any progression you make... some people aren't gonna be around you that were around you.
 Dave East
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
You have to have the service mentality in the sense that you subjugate your own ego, and you subjugate a large part of your own life to really helping other people, being successful on their behalf.
 Herb Kelleher
Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.

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Don't settle for a relationship that won't let you be yourself.
If you want your life to be more rewarding, you have to change the way you think.
Follow your instincts. That is where true wisdom manifests itself.
Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.
Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.