A Quote by Misty Copeland
To be empathetic to everyone around you, I think, is such a powerful thing to hold.
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I moved frequently because my dad was in the army, so I was always new in school. I think if you've ever done that, you know what it means to not matter in a room. I think it's a good experience for everyone to have, to feel like they're not noticed, because it teaches you to be empathetic.
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