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The Great Gatsby Key Quotes
If you have a dream, protect it, because if someone can't do something themselves, they'll tell you that you can't do it" - Straub

"Know what you like, know what you makes you happy, stick to your gut and state it with confidence" - Connor

"The society structure that people follow is seen as black and white. But in reality, it is an infinite amount of colours and shades, not just black and white" - Anon tblr

"Reality rarely lives up to life's expectations" - Connor, 5

"All I know is I need to keep moving forward in the direction I'm happy with" - Connor, 209

"We can be our worst and harshest critics" - Connor, 113

"For the deep thinkers, big dreamers, and innovated creators"
- Connor, DP

"Sometimes we lose sight of why and what we are doing. We get sick of certain aspects of our lives and forget the end goal. But everything has a purpose. There is a reason behind every struggle"
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Don't underestimate the power of self-belief. Don't be limited by the expectations of others. Don't care what anyone else thinks" - Connor, 96

"Failure is your teacher, not your judge" - every person ever

"It's a bit like walking down a one way street that doesn't lead me anywhere I want to be" - Connor, 108

"Don't give them that power. Don't let them stunt your growth and progress." - Connor, 108

"What of you are critized for what you do?" - Connor, 94

"Do the things you love and love the things you do" - Connor,


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