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I had a ninth grade teacher who told me I was much smarter and much better than I was allowing myself to be.


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EDITH HAMILTON I'm convinced many of America's heroes are public school teachers and administrators. Many o...
ADAM HAMILTON We don't need mandatory, non-sectarian prayers read over the loudspeaker to 'put God back in...
ADAM HAMILTON A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON Biography is, simply, the orphan of academia.
NIGEL HAMILTON There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of brav...
ALEXANDER HAMILTON I think the first duty of society is justice.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON It's easy to look at the things of this world to solve our challenges and obstacles in life, but...
BETHANY HAMILTON There are seasons in every country when noise and impudence pass current for worth; and in popular c...
ALEXANDER HAMILTON I learned patience, perseverance, and dedication. Now I really know myself, and I know my voice. It&...
ANTHONY HAMILTON Women love romance, but they're not as romantic as men.
GEORGE HAMILTON It is the advertiser who provides the paper for the subscriber. It is not to be disputed, that the p...
ALEXANDER HAMILTON I call horses 'divine mirrors' - they reflect back the emotions you put in. If you put in lo...
ALLAN HAMILTON 'Back To Love' is a way of letting people know that sometimes you get caught up in trying to...
ANTHONY HAMILTON God seeks to influence humanity. This is at the heart of the Christmas story. It is the story of lig...
ADAM HAMILTON I have a unique workout schedule. I concentrate on balancing with my core and my legs. Then, like an...
BETHANY HAMILTON Like, with one arm I know I can surf, but competitive surfing can be really frustrating, and sometim...
BETHANY HAMILTON I don't know how long I'll be competing, but I'll always be surfing. I'll be surfing...
BETHANY HAMILTON We all need that extra friend outside of our immediate family to talk about that extra stuff you wou...
BETHANY HAMILTON I don't care to be famous. But at the same time, you look at all the role models these little gi...
BETHANY HAMILTON God will give us the strength to be able to handle things. I mean, you can try to do it on your own,...
BETHANY HAMILTON One arm might handicap me a little in competition, but I just work with what changes I know I have t...
BETHANY HAMILTON God created the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the waves for our enjoyment. Surfing is just m...
BETHANY HAMILTON Doing everything with one arm, being well-known, and having a book and a movie, it's fairly abno...
BETHANY HAMILTON I'm a surfer at heart. Both my parents moved to Hawaii in the 1970s, where they met and became C...
BETHANY HAMILTON Growing up, I was blessed to be part of a great church. This is where I met many friends who have en...
BETHANY HAMILTON Learning how to deal with people and their reactions to my life is one of the most challenging thing...
BETHANY HAMILTON To lose your everyday life of surfing and being creative on waves, enjoying the ocean - that's s...
BETHANY HAMILTON Surfing for me is more than my lifestyle; it's my passion, my love, and it's a part of me.
BETHANY HAMILTON I believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe He gave me the passion and determination to continue surfin...
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