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The Great Spirit is everywhere; he hears whatever is in our minds and our hearts, and it is not necessary to speak to Him in a loud voice.

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Amy Chua

The Romans thought of themselves as the chosen people, yet they built the greatest army on Earth by recruiting warriors from any background.

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The Chinese mom is not the helicopter mom. I would never do their homework for them. It's all about: Take responsibility, don't blame others. Be self-reliant. Never blame the teacher.

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Never complain or make excuses. If something seems unfair, just prove yourself by working twice as hard and being twice as good.

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Questioning authority is, I think, a great thing to instill in children. I just didn't have enough of that when I was little.

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