“Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth.”
True purpose in life comes from using every opportunity to help and improve the lives of others.
— Roberto Clemente, Puerto Rico
Source: Roberto Clemente, widely documented statement; David Maraniss, "Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero" (2006); National Baseball Hall of Fame biography
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The shrimp that falls asleep gets carried away by the current.
Those who grow careless or complacent will lose their opportunity.
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Even if the jíbaro dresses in silk, he remains a jíbaro.
A person's true roots and character cannot be hidden by outward appearance or wealth.
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God squeezes tight, but He does not drown you.
Hardship may test you severely, but it will not destroy you completely.
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He who doesn't cry doesn't nurse.
Those who never ask or advocate for themselves rarely receive what they need.
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In bad times, put on a good face.
Face adversity with a positive attitude rather than despair.
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Better late than never.
Doing something after a delay is still better than never doing it at all.
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