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> [“What makes a family is neither the absence of tragedy nor the ability to hide from misfortune, but the courage to overcome it and, from that broken past, write a new beginning.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/what-makes-a-family-is-neither-the-absence-of-tragedy-nor-the-ability/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

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## More by Steve Pemberton

> [“... a man could build whatever monuments he wanted in the worlds of politics, sports, entertainment, and business, but if they come at the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/a-man-could-build-whatever-monuments-he-wanted-in-the-worlds-of/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“When someone we know is afraid of judgment, we can provide a safe haven for their hopes by telling them first and foremost that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/when-someone-we-know-is-afraid-of-judgment-we-can-provide-a-safe/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“Books for me were what the ocean is to the fearless explorer-deep and mysterious, boundless and soothing. I loved the smell of books, the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/books-for-me-were-what-the-ocean-is-to-the-fearless-explorer-deep-and/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“Pivoting does not mean changing your goal but rather changing your strategy to realize that goal.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/pivoting-does-not-mean-changing-your-goal-but-rather-changing-your/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“What makes a family is neither the absence of tragedy nor the ability to hide from misfortune, but the courage to overcome it and,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/what-makes-a-family-is-neither-the-absence-of-tragedy-nor-the-ability/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“Whenever we take a stand, we invite others who are siting on the sidelines to join us.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/whenever-we-take-a-stand-we-invite-others-who-are-siting-on-the/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“When a human lighthouse sees you in the midst of your storm, it points you toward safety and protection. In doing so, it also…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/when-a-human-lighthouse-sees-you-in-the-midst-of-your-storm-it-points/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“Courage is not only about finding bravery for ourselves. It is also about helping others find theirs.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/courage-is-not-only-about-finding-bravery-for-ourselves-it-is-also/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“Having uncompromising belief also means safeguarding your own spirit, defining who and what you want in your life.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/having-uncompromising-belief-also-means-safeguarding-your-own-spirit/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“Your own setbacks aren’t what they first appear to be; rather than viewing them as failures, view them as learning opportunities that are the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/your-own-setbacks-aren-t-what-they-first-appear-to-be-rather-than/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“A different vantage point gives us new information, and with that information we can begin to change our approach.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/a-different-vantage-point-gives-us-new-information-and-with-that/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“Each day offers you an opportunity to overcome obstacles and fears in your life. Those victories, however small they appear, are significant and don’t…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/each-day-offers-you-an-opportunity-to-overcome-obstacles-and-fears-in/)

[Steve Pemberton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-pemberton/)

> [“Purposeful planning is most effective when you are actively seeking and getting feedback from those whose judgement you trust and respect.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steve-pemberton/purposeful-planning-is-most-effective-when-you-are-actively-seeking/)

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