In the latter years of your life, your happiness and your self-esteem will be determined by the mountains you surmounted, the valleys you climbed out of, and the life and/or career that you forged for yourself.īut ain’t I lucky I can still breathe in.

Husbands and wives are not going to disappear. The world is not going to end or fall apart. People will try to peck you to death like a duck but you’re not in it.’ This is my advice to all of you when others dare to disgrace your name. What we really have to do is take a day and sit down and think. Once when Oprah Winfrey was upset by a story in a tabloid I encouraged her to understand, ‘You’re not in it. For it is your job to pay for those who are yet to come. So, when you enter a challenging situation, bring them on the stage with you let their distant voices add timbre and strength to your words. But for the sacrifices made by some of your ancestors, you would not be here they have paid for you. Each of you, Black, White, Brown, Yellow, Red-whatever pigment you use to describe yourselves-has been paid for. Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances. There is no failure as long as you learn from your experience, continue to work, and continue to press on for success. And that I have the responsibility to give the best treatment I can to other people. Dignity really means that I deserve the best treatment I can receive.

Dignity means that what I have to say is important, and I will say it when it’s important for me to say it. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

It means a belief in oneself, that one is worthy of the best. All quotes New Quotes (139) Children Death Giving Heart Inspirational Inspiring Life more. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.ĭignity doesn’t just mean always being stiff and composed. Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.

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