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Quote by Kiri Te Kanawa

“I really believe I've been a good person. Not perfect - forget about perfect - but just learning by what I was taught and living by my own values. I might have stepped on a few ants - and a few other things as well - but I've never hurt anybody.”

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Kiri Te Kanawa

Kiri Te Kanawa, born on March 6, 1944, is a renowned opera singer. Her voice is beautiful and has a unique charm, making her one of New Zealand's greatest opera stars. Te Kanawa's career began in the 1960s, and she has performed on numerous international stages, winning widespread acclaim. more

“My List of Virtues contain'd at first but twelve: But a Quaker Friend having kindly inform'd me that I was generally thought proud; that my Pride show'd itself frequently in Conversation; that I was not content with being in the right when discussing any Point, but was overbearing & rather insolent; of which he convinc'd me by mentioning several Instances; - I determined endeavouring to cure myself ..., and I added Humility to my List, giving an extensive Meaning to the Word.”

Giving Firsts Shows Virtue Humility Pride Proud Conversation Determined Lists Cures Instance Twelve Discussing Quaker Insolent Overbearing

Author:Benjamin Franklin

“If you mean, "My gut feeling is telling me this; therefore I can act on it and I don't have to worry," we say you should never trust your gut.”

Ifs Should Mean I Can Feelings Worry Guts Never Trust Gut Feelings Trust Your Gut

Author:Gary A. Klein

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