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Sunday Inspiration: Differences of Opinion

I have never in my life learned anything from anyone who agreed with me.
—Dudley Field Malone

Sunday Inspiration: Adversity

All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me…. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
—Walt Disney

Sunday Inspiration: Optimism

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
—Winston Churchill

Sunday Inspiration: Leadership

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
—John Quincy Adams

Sunday Inspiration: Holding Evil in Check

Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I have found. I have found that it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.
—Gandalf (via J. R. R. Tolkien)

Sunday Inspiration: Happiness

Happiness is not a goal; it’s a by-product of a life well lived.
—Eleanor Roosevelt

Sunday Inspiration: Small Things

Do small things with great love.
—Mother Teresa

Sunday Inspiration: Children

If we don’t stand up for children, then we don’t stand for much.
—Marian Wright Edelman

Sunday Inspiration: Passion

Passion is too important to be without, but too fickle to be guided by…. Don’t follow your passion, but always bring it with you.
—Mike Rowe

Sunday Inspiration: Purpose

Purpose is the place where your deep gladness meets the world’s deep needs.
—Frederick Buechner