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You playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightening about shrinking so others won't feel insecure around you. As you let your own light shine, you indirectly give others permission to do the same.

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Marianne Williamson
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: July 8
Author
Peace Activist
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Houston
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Marianne Deborah Williamson
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