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Kofi Annan Diplomat, Politician
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"From this vision of the role of the United Nations in the next century flow three key priorities for the future: eradicating poverty, preventing conflict and promoting democracy."

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Ban Ki-moon Diplomat
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"The basic building block of peace and security for all peoples is economic and social security, anchored in sustainable development. It is a key to all problems. Why? Because it allows us to address all the great issues-poverty, climate, environment and political stability-as parts of the whole."

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Ellen DeGeneres Comedian, Television Host
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"Life is about balance. The good and the bad. The highs and the lows. The thing everyone should realize is that the key to happiness is being happy by yourself and for yourself. Happiness comes from within. You have the power to change your own mindset so that all the negative, horrible thoughts that try to invade your psyche are replaced with happy, positive, wonderful thoughts."

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Chad Smith Musician
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"Playing along with records is key. And as far as equipment goes it has gotten so much more affordable and the drum sets are of great quality. I play Pearl; their Export Series is great for a beginner."

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Alicia Keys Singer, Songwriter, Actress
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"I don't have a ton of friends, but the friends I have are great ones. I don't have huge family, but the family I have is a great one."

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Whitney Cummings Comedian, Actress, Writer
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"There was a time in L.A. when I drove to 7-Eleven to go grocery shopping, and I locked my keys in my car, which wasn't insured. My wallet was in there, and I couldn't call AAA, because I only had $7 in my bank account. It was one of those moments where I was like, 'O.K., I literally have nothing right now."

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Rabindranath Tagore Poet, Playwright, Novelist
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"This is the ultimate end of man, to find the One which is in him; which is his truth, which is his soul; the key with which he opens the gate of the spiritual life, the heavenly kingdom."

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Sam Smith Singer
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"[I]t is contrary to the economy of God for any member of the Church, or any one, to receive instruction for those in authority, higher than themselves . . . if any person have a vision or a visitation from a heavenly messenger, it must be for his own benefit and instruction; for the fundamental principles, government, and doctrine of the Church are vested in the keys of the kingdom."

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Jeff Bezos Entrepreneur
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"Real estate is the key cost of physical retailers. That's why there's the old saw: location, location, location."

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Pema Chodron Buddhist Teacher, Author
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"Don't worry about achieving. Don't worry about perfection. Just be there each moment as best you can. When you realize you've wandered off again, simply very lightly acknowledge that. This light touch is the golden key to reuniting with our openness."

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Benjamin Graham Investor, Author
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"I quickly convinced myself that the true key to material happiness lay in a modest standard of living which could be achieved with little difficulty under almost all economic conditions."

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DJ Khaled Music Producer
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"It's a real message. Snapchat has put an antenna [on me] and the whole world has got to see me. You either like it or you don't. I've been blessed with people that like it. Again, I'm just being me. The key is to always be you. That's the key."

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Brooke Burke Television Personality
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"When I was young, I wanted to do something more low-key, like become a drummer in a rock band."

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