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Pride
By Anonymous

One of mankind’s biggest problems is pride. We struggle with it everyday; even if we aren’t aware of it. And though the world tells us to worry about our needs first, God tells us...
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The Fairly Bad Parents Why Butch Hartman and Nickelodeon Need a Good Spank
By Maryk PLATINUM
Waterford, Michigan
Maryk PLATINUM, Waterford, Michigan
22 articles 1 photo 66 comments

Favorite Quote:
&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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My Fear of Failure
By VandalSpirit DIAMOND
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
VandalSpirit DIAMOND, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
51 articles 9 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of Gods great love, we are not consumed. His compassion never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

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All I Want Out of the Olympics
By MarleeFox PLATINUM
Annapolis, Maryland
MarleeFox PLATINUM, Annapolis, Maryland
20 articles 0 photos 3 comments
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Abusive Parents
By Kelly5912 GOLD
Billerica, Massachusetts
Kelly5912 GOLD, Billerica, Massachusetts
10 articles 1 photo 0 comments

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Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.<br /> <br /> &ldquo;I don&#039;t want to be somebody&#039;s crush. If somebody likes me, I want them to like the real me, not what they think I am.&rdquo;

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Why not gun control?
By hiddenprincess GOLD
Millersburg, Ohio
hiddenprincess GOLD, Millersburg, Ohio
19 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
I would rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I&#039;m not.<br /> I am a dreamer and no one will ever take that away from me.<br /> People may say that you will be nothing but you may say Watch me!

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Why We Remember
By Nomie2000 BRONZE
Midland, Other
Nomie2000 BRONZE, Midland, Other
2 articles 2 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Be the change you want to see.

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there's only one superman and i'm not him
By murkymurk GOLD
Miami, Florida
murkymurk GOLD, Miami, Florida
10 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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dear teachers
By murkymurk GOLD
Miami, Florida
murkymurk GOLD, Miami, Florida
10 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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Life's greatest adventure
By the3rdkind GOLD
Santo Domingo, Other
the3rdkind GOLD, Santo Domingo, Other
11 articles 2 photos 20 comments

Favorite Quote:
One day you are seventeen and planning for someday. And then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And that someday is yesterday. And this is your life. - Nathan Scott (OTH)

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