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By Sandra Viguerias BRONZE
Fontana, California

We’re all looking for something, for some of us; it’s as simple as love. For most of us we search the complex answer to the question, “Why am I here?” I...
Sandra Viguerias BRONZE, Fontana, California
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By Peacemakerz PLATINUM
Cupertino, California
Peacemakerz PLATINUM, Cupertino, California
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The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. Peace, no less than war, requires idealism and self-sacrifice and a righteous and dynamic faith.<br /> -John Foster Dulles

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By monalisa3479 SILVER
La Canada, California
monalisa3479 SILVER, La Canada, California
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&ldquo;Saying &#039;I notice you&#039;re a nerd&#039; is like saying, &#039;Hey, I notice that you&#039;d rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you&#039;d rather be thoughtful than be vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Lindsay Lohan. Why is that?&#039; In fact, it seems to me that most contemporary insults are pretty lame. Even &#039;lame&#039; is kind of lame. Saying &#039;You&#039;re lame&#039; is like saying &#039;You walk with a limp.&#039; Yeah, whatever, so does 50 Cent, and he&#039;s done all right for himself.&rdquo; <br /> ― John Green

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By Gorun02 SILVER
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Gorun02 SILVER, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
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El Cerrito, California
CalCrebbs BRONZE, El Cerrito, California
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