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Every day we get inspiration from our readers. We like to proclaim that our readers are among the most enlightened in the blogosphere. And so, from your answers, here are:

The Ten Most Inspiring Quotes

• Hamlet: “This above all; to thine own self be true; and it must follow as the night, the day; thou canst not then be false to any man. (Polonius’ speech to Hamlet) -contributed by Elizabeth
• Maya Angelou: “When you know better, you do better.” I love this quote because I can actually see it in my life. It helps me understand that some of my really stupid decisions in my past, I didn’t know better, so I just forgive myself and move on. I learn more every day. -contributed by Kristin
• Martha Graham: “There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action. And because there is only one you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how valuable, nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.” -contributed by Kate
• Groucho Marx: “Those are my principles. If you don’t like them I have others.” This has helped me out of many a tight spot -contributed by Judith
• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: “When you’re on the right path, the universe rises up to meet you.” It reminds me to let go of things and just let life be – it all works out for the right reason. -contributed by Pia
• Anne LaMott: “Joy is the best makeup, but a little lipstick never hurts.” -contributed by Weezie
• Viktor Frankl: “Don’t aim at success – the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue…as the unintended side-effect of one’s personal dedication to a course greater than oneself.” -contributed by Mini
• Pablo Picasso: “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” This one stopped me in my tracks the first time I saw it. And it continues to reminds me of all that I can do. -contributed by Jen
• Carl Jung: “Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.”-contributed by Zenia
• Richard Bach (again!): “Can miles truly separate you from friends… If you want to be with someone you love, aren’t you already there” -contributed by Ellen