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“No matter what kind of criticism is thrown your way; always remember that you are special.”
― Barbara Hart

“Never look down on anyone unless you're looking down to offer your hand to help pick them up.”
― Barbara Hart

“When you've been tossed and driven like the mighty rushing wind; hold on to you sense of dignity, in the end you will be the one that comes out on the top.”
― Barbara Hart

“We were given our lives to live to the fullest of our ability; come out of that dark and musty hole and begin to live.”
― Barbara Hart

“Other than the love of God; the greatest love is self love. You have to love yourself more than you love someone else in order to succeed in a prosperous life.”
― Barbara Hart

“No matter what a situation or circumstance looks like; know that nothing is ever what it seems. Never loose hope. ”
― Barbara Hart

“All things are possible if only you believe. Beleive and you shall surely receive. There will always be someone who will make you greive; just continue to beleive.”
― Barbara Hart

“If you expect to reach the goal of perfection, never look at the cup as being half empty, see it as being half full.”
― Barbara Hart

“Never look down on anyone unless you're looking down to extend a helping hand, or word.”
― Barbara Hart

“Be careful how you look at people, or treat them; you may be in the presence of an angel.”
― Barbara Hart

“THE FIRST TEN LIES THEY TELL YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL

1. We are here to help you.
2. You will have time to get to your class before the bell rings.
3. The dress code will be enforced.
4. No smoking is allowed on school grounds.
5. Our football team will win the championship this year.
6. We expect more of you here.
7. Guidance counselors are always available to listen.
8. Your schedule was created with you in mind.
9. Your locker combination is private.
10. These will be the years you look back on fondly.

TEN MORE LIES THEY TELL YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL

1. You will use algebra in your adult lives.
2. Driving to school is a privilege that can be taken away.
3. Students must stay on campus during lunch.
4. The new text books will arrive any day now.
5. Colleges care more about you than your SAT scores.
6. We are enforcing the dress code.
7. We will figure out how to turn off the heat soon.
8. Our bus drivers are highly trained professionals.
9. There is nothing wrong with summer school.
10. We want to hear what you have to say.”
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak

“You should never look at the cup or glass as being half empty; see it as being half empty, then you will have mastered the test of greatness.”
― Barbara Hart, The Lives of Abused and Battered Women