Justin Simien

I remember the first time that I realized that being black meant that I wasn't allowed certain things. It was in the fourth grade, and it was who I thought was my best friend not inviting me to his birthday party because I would be the only black kid there. It was the first time I ever felt restricted, and it certainly wasn't the last time.

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Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!

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God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.

Voltaire 25

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The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

Oprah Winfrey 24

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Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.

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William Barclay 23

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Satchel Paige 20

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Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.

Ausonius 21

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The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.

Brian Tracy 24