"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style"

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Source : Twitter post from Aug 19, 2015

Maya Angelou

#Inspirational Quotes #Life Quotes #Inspiring Quotes

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