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By KaiLeena PLATINUM
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Sometimes, I wonder if the world just insane. Sometimes I wonder if people are just dumb. I mean no offense to anyone who reads this. I hate that no matter what happens there is al...
KaiLeena PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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"He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn’t going to quote poetry, he’s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don’t hurt him, don’t change him, and don’t expect for more than he can give. Don’t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he’s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don’t exist, but there’s always one guy that is perfect for you."
— Bob Marley


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Sadhvi Dash SILVER, Hyderabad, Other
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Zesty_Leone_7 BRONZE, Plano, Texas
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By LOST_LOV3_12 SILVER
North Zulch, Texas
LOST_LOV3_12 SILVER, North Zulch, Texas
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"Don't let the world get to you. if you do, you're in for a world of pain and despair."

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By Anna Schwab BRONZE
Orcutt, California
Anna Schwab BRONZE, Orcutt, California
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YoungBling BRONZE, Calabar, Other
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Giving up is not an option

ScreenName2014 GOLD, West Chester, Ohio
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Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone. And do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering. - Ida Scott Taylor

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By Abby W BRONZE
Little Silver, New Jersey
Abby W BRONZE, Little Silver, New Jersey
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By KaiLeena PLATINUM
Fort Wayne, Indiana
KaiLeena PLATINUM, Fort Wayne, Indiana
40 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
"He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn’t going to quote poetry, he’s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don’t hurt him, don’t change him, and don’t expect for more than he can give. Don’t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he’s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don’t exist, but there’s always one guy that is perfect for you."
— Bob Marley