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By forestcatkay12 SILVER
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Once upon a time. Those four simple words can charm children into being quiet and sitting around a person eager to hear the telling of a story. They can make the sweet and rom...
forestcatkay12 SILVER, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities.


RomanticPhilosopher SILVER, Hawley, Pennsylvania
7 articles 15 photos 10 comments

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&quot;The life given to us by nature is short, but the memory of a life well spent is eternal&quot;<br /> -Unknown

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By 4everSilent BRONZE
Rochester Hills, Michigan
4everSilent BRONZE, Rochester Hills, Michigan
2 articles 1 photo 2 comments

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&ldquo;Most maidens are perfectly capable of rescuing themselves in my experience, at least the ones worth something, in any case.&rdquo; <br /> ― Erin Morgenstern

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ALenny GOLD, Melbourne, Other
11 articles 0 photos 12 comments

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Colour my life with the chaos of trouble.

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By katattack21 SILVER
Wilmington, Delaware
katattack21 SILVER, Wilmington, Delaware
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By Jesus_of_Suburbia SILVER
West Orange, New Jersey
Jesus_of_Suburbia SILVER, West Orange, New Jersey
8 articles 0 photos 16 comments

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&quot;There is only one god, and his name is death. What do we say to death but &#039;Not today&#039; &quot; <br /> -Syrio Forel, A Game of Thrones

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ago734 SILVER, OakLawn, Illinois
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By janovnov18 SILVER
Wheaton, Illinois
janovnov18 SILVER, Wheaton, Illinois
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janovnov18 SILVER, Wheaton, Illinois
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Simplify BRONZE, Cincinnati, Ohio
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&quot;Love is always bestowed as a gift- Freely, willingly, and without expectation. We don&#039;t love to be loved; we love to love.&quot; <br /> <br /> -Leo Buscaglia