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By ZombieWriter SILVER
Yorktown, Indiana

The quiet is what everyone remembers. How is was like the world had calmed down and settled for a moment to let you enjoy the beauty of all that surrounds you. Then when you hear t...
ZombieWriter SILVER, Yorktown, Indiana
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"It costs nothing to speak out, but remaining silent could cost everything" V for Vendeda


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By MichelleA. BRONZE
Brookyln, New York
MichelleA. BRONZE, Brookyln, New York
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Be kinder than nessesary for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Beautiful GOLD, Houston, Texas
19 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You betta recognize, cause I ain&#039;t apologizin&#039;.&quot;<br /> &quot;If you wanna be with me, you betta pull your pants up.&quot;

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By Jack Lane BRONZE
Hinsdale, Illinois
Jack Lane BRONZE, Hinsdale, Illinois
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments
lonesomedreams BRONZE, Buffalo, New York
4 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Dont tell me what I cant do.&quot; -John Locke, LOST

Aramis_999 PLATINUM, Matthews, North Carolina
25 articles 0 photos 54 comments

Favorite Quote:
Be strong, believe in freedom and in God, love yourself, understand your sexuality, have a sense of humor, don&rsquo;t judge people by their religion, color or sexual habits, love life and your family. -Madonna

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By middlegirl18 BRONZE
Perrysburg, Ohio
middlegirl18 BRONZE, Perrysburg, Ohio
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JonathanDepina21 BRONZE, Boston, Massachusetts
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life is to short. So live it to the fullest and regret nothing.

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