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By Valdrie Buford BRONZE
Destrehan, Louisiana

The invention of lying is a miraculous and wonderful concept. The world wouldn’t be able to revolve if it weren’t for lies. Lies become the sugar in life’s coffee. We’ve been lied...
Valdrie Buford BRONZE, Destrehan, Louisiana
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Azzairia BRONZE, New Hope, Minnesota
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"Failure is the key to success"

Bella-Faye GOLD, Oxford, Massachusetts
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&ldquo;There comes a time when you have to stand up and shout:<br /> This is me damn it! I look the way I look, think the way I think, feel the way I feel, love the way I love! I am a whole complex package. Take me... or leave me. Accept me - or walk away! Do not try to make me feel like less of a person, just because I don&#039;t fit your idea of who I should be and don&#039;t try to change me to fit your mold. If I need to change, I alone will make that decision.<br /> When you are strong enough to love yourself 100%, good and bad - you will be amazed at the opportunities that life presents you.&rdquo;

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By Emma Heldman BRONZE
Cincinnati, Ohio
Emma Heldman BRONZE, Cincinnati, Ohio
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By jsules7 BRONZE
Colchester, Vermont
jsules7 BRONZE, Colchester, Vermont
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By Andrew Dick BRONZE
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Andrew Dick BRONZE, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
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Malc-man BRONZE, Nyraq, New York
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By Krisitn SILVER
EHT, New Jersey
Krisitn SILVER, EHT, New Jersey
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&quot;For I know the plans I have for you,&rdquo; declares the LORD, &ldquo;plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&quot;-Jeremiah 29:11<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s never too late to be what you might have been.&quot;<br /> -George Elliot<br /> <br /> &ldquo;Always remember, believe in today, believe in tomorrow, believe in yourself, and whatever happens, don&rsquo;t jump.&rdquo;- Bill Kaulitz<br /> <br /> &quot;Whatever happens; believe in you, believe in life, believe in tomorrow. Believe in everything you do, any time.&quot;<br /> -Bill Kaulitz

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By reagansword BRONZE
Lexington , Kentucky
reagansword BRONZE, Lexington , Kentucky
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MiatheLunatic GOLD, Toronto, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Mad as a hatter.