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"Spiritual empowerment is evidenced in our lives by our willingness to tell ourselves the truth, to listen to the truth when it's told to us, and to dispense truth as lovingly as possible, when we feel compelled to talk from the heart."

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Ji Lee Designer, Artist
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"I think we live in an age of self empowerment and possibilities, the only excuse to not do something is yourself."

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Ban Ki-moon Diplomat
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"Climate change, demographics, water, food, energy, global health, women's empowerment - these issues are all intertwined. We cannot look at one strand in isolation. Instead, we must examine how these strands are woven together."

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Stephen Covey Author, Speaker
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"We value the clock for its speed and efficiency. The clock has its place, efficiency has its place, after effectiveness. The symbol of effectiveness is the compass a sense of direction, purpose, vision, perspective, and balance. But the empowerment process itself is not efficient."

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Maya Angelou Poet, Memoirist
Empowerment

"Sometimes guns really matter. Protecting those who need protection - children, women, minorities in rough parts of town, old folks living in places where cops aren't nearby. Guns are true empowerment for the powerless."

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Ban Ki-moon Diplomat
Empowerment

"Gender equality and women's empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to making sure that the U.N. leads by example."

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Wayne Dyer Author, Motivational Speaker
Empowerment

"Empowerment is the inner joy of knowing that external force isn't necessary to be at harmony with oneself."

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