“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” – Epictetus

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” – Epictetus source

“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life. But define yourself.” -Harvey Fierstein

"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life. But define yourself." -Harvey Fierstein source

“All the advice in the world will never help you until you help yourself.” — Fred Van Amburgh

“All the advice in the world will never help you until you help yourself.” — Fred Van Amburgh source

“Don’t compare yourself negatively with the giants or anyone else, rather, use them as models..” — Dr. Irene Kassorla

“Don’t compare yourself negatively with the giants or anyone else, rather, use them as models..” — Dr. Irene Kassorla source

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” – Epictetus (2)

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” – Epictetus (2) source

“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” – Toni Morrison

“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” - Toni Morrison source

“The secret to life is meaningless unless you discover it yourself.” -W. Somerset Maugham

"The secret to life is meaningless unless you discover it yourself." -W. Somerset Maugham source

Define yourself

All the advice in the world will never help you until you help yourself.

“All the advice in the world will never help you until you help yourself.” — Fred Van Amburgh

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