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By Luis_R. BRONZE
Ooltewah, Tennessee

It has recently struck me that perhaps the politicians and political leaders of history were enlightened to something that has become marred in our modern world: common sense. T...
Luis_R. BRONZE, Ooltewah, Tennessee
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“[Journalism] is not for everybody... I talk to a lot of students; and I talk to our NBC page program twice a year and I always say to them that I’ve found that you’ll do better if this is what you’ve always dreamed of doing. If you chose our occupation at career day in high school and if it was either dentistry, farming, or television journalism and it sounded like a good idea to you, I think you’ll fail. You have to want this, for the days you’re in Tuscaloosa, for the days you’re living on a fire-base in Afghanistan, and for those very dangerous walks through Tahrir Square.” –Brian Williams.


KayLo_13 BRONZE, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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In a world of ordinary, be extraordinary

MirandaCaddell SILVER, Sulphur Springs, Texas
6 articles 1 photo 1 comment

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An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one.

#29394 Opinion
By hachoo GOLD
Brooklyn, New York
hachoo GOLD, Brooklyn, New York
16 articles 10 photos 10 comments

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&ldquo;Imagine smiling after a slap in the face. Then think of doing it twenty-four hours a day. &rdquo; <br /> ― Markus Zusak

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1beepbeep8 BRONZE, Fort Worth, Texas
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I&#039;m old ,but I&#039;m not that old.<br /> I&#039;m young, but I&#039;m not that bold.

#29397 Opinion
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#29399 Opinion
FromTheHeart14 PLATINUM, Roswell, Georgia
22 articles 5 photos 11 comments

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&quot;Everything happens for a reason.&quot;

Cattttt32 SILVER, Tamuning, Other
6 articles 0 photos 0 comments

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&quot;I&#039;m afraid sometimes <br /> you&#039;ll play lonely games too,<br /> games you can&#039;t win<br /> because you&#039;ll play against you.&quot;<br /> <br /> Dr. Seuss