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By suprgrl_21 GOLD
Newton, Kansas

I have been thinking about life lately, and I came to a conclusion. We humans are like a turtle trying to cross the road. I know I have had my ups and downs through life. Just like...
suprgrl_21 GOLD, Newton, Kansas
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I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Phillipians 4:13


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By -Peb! SILVER
Heber Springs, Arkansas
-Peb! SILVER, Heber Springs, Arkansas
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By lmoz123 BRONZE
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
lmoz123 BRONZE, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
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"Guns Don't Kill People, People With Mustaches Do."

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By Tomboy GOLD
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Tomboy GOLD, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
13 articles 0 photos 23 comments

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"The human heart had hidden treasures; in secret kept; in silence sealed; the thoughts; the hopes; the dreams; the pleasures; whose charms were broken if revealed" - Charlotte Bronte

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By Ravencloud BRONZE
Juneau, Alaska
Ravencloud BRONZE, Juneau, Alaska
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By ScarlettJ. DIAMOND
West Newton, Pennsylvania
ScarlettJ. DIAMOND, West Newton, Pennsylvania
92 articles 0 photos 88 comments

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"You are only confined by the walls you build around yourself." "Follow your heart, but take your brain with you." "You were born to be real, not to be perfect."

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By ABIGAIL.S PLATINUM
Trenton, Ohio
ABIGAIL.S PLATINUM, Trenton, Ohio
37 articles 3 photos 35 comments

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"only you can start a change you want"

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By LoEssie BRONZE
Freeport, New York
LoEssie BRONZE, Freeport, New York
3 articles 0 photos 14 comments

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A room without books is like a body without a soul. I don't know who wrote that, it was just on an advertisement at my library. . . hahaha.

haybear389 BRONZE, Granbury, Texas
2 articles 6 photos 17 comments

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Some people are scared of the dark, but those who dream in it are the true heros!

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By Thewritehands SILVER
Tyler, Texas
Thewritehands SILVER, Tyler, Texas
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If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission! -Unknown-