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By Maryk PLATINUM
Waterford, Michigan

There is a great line in Dr.Suess`s book The Lorax about arrogance and greed that is one of the best words ever written in a work of children’s literature, “Unless someone like you...
Maryk PLATINUM, Waterford, Michigan
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&quot;The ability to learn is greater than the ability to teach.&quot; - Arnold Jacobs<br /> &quot;He who slays monsters will become a monster himself&quot;-Nietzsche<br /> &quot;UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot nothing is going to get better its not&quot;-Dr.Suess<br /> &ldquo;They are poor, especially for the player, I think it is very difficult to have auditions and find a suitable way to judge, because we have a great many talented players to choose from. This means a lot of heartbreak for the people who are very capable.&rdquo;-Arnold Jacobs, Teacher and Tuba Player


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By chocolatkiss1013 SILVER
New York, New York
chocolatkiss1013 SILVER, New York, New York
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But paradise is locked and bolted, we must make a journey around the world to see if a backdoor has perhaps been left open

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By AlexieG. GOLD
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
AlexieG. GOLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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&quot;Do not hide behind the image of who you wish to be, or you will lose sight of who you once were.&quot;

BobbiJames PLATINUM, Tunnel Hill, Georgia
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WillNotShutUp PLATINUM, Black River, Other
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&quot;Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.&quot; -J.R.R. Tolkien

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By Eva Day BRONZE
Washington DC, District Of Columbia
Eva Day BRONZE, Washington DC, District Of Columbia
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darkpurple96 BRONZE, Nettleton, Mississippi
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When you take life by hand, you need to know what your doing with your life.

lovebegins PLATINUM, Las Vegas, Nevada
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When life gives you lemons make iced tea because you make your own paths in life not fallowing behind others, true love never dies, don&#039;t give up on your dreams, if you shoot for the moon and miss don&#039;t worry because you&#039;ll land among the stars.