Love comes when manipulation stops; when you think more about the other person than about his or her reactions to you. When you dare to reveal yourself fully. When you dare to be vulnerable.
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Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.
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Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means that you've become a comfortable, trusted element in another person's life.
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I've enjoyed the pleasures of working since I was 12 and earned all my own spending money since I was 14.
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A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.
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Accept that all of us can be hurt, that all of us can and surely will at times fail. Other vulnerabilities, like being embarrassed or risking love, can be terrifying, too. I think we should follow a simple rule: if we can take the worst, take the risk.
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