This is probably one of my all time favorite quotes:

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.“

You might recognize the quote from the movie Akeelah and the Bee, however, in the film it is shortened. In short, it says that everyone has a purpose and that no one should be afraid to be themselves. By being yourself, you unconsciously allow others to be themselves.

Sifting through famous quotes is one of my favorite things do to on the web, so don’t be surprised if you see more good quotes in the future!

-Justin

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