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By Anonymous

"All human beings, whatever their cultural or historical background, suffer when they are intimidated, imprisoned or tortured . . . We must, therefore, insist on a global cons...

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By Shortty1314 GOLD
Fox Lake, Illinois
Shortty1314 GOLD, Fox Lake, Illinois
14 articles 2 photos 34 comments

Favorite Quote:
"What, do you really think I was
strong enough to handle it?
If you did, then sweetie, you
don't know me at all.
These "smiles" are fake.
Just another lie people bought.
You will never know the disaster
that's behind them." -Anonymous

marissalovessprinkles GOLD, Castro Valley, California
10 articles 8 photos 1 comment
Jcharh BRONZE, Bridgton, New Hampshire
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
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By LadyJulia SILVER
Petaluma, California
LadyJulia SILVER, Petaluma, California
8 articles 2 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.
-Harry S. Truman

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By cathfeng PLATINUM
Starkville, Mississippi
cathfeng PLATINUM, Starkville, Mississippi
23 articles 5 photos 1 comment
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By OrenK PLATINUM
Flushing, New York
OrenK PLATINUM, Flushing, New York
21 articles 0 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
"My teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I said happy. She said I didn't understand the assignment. I said she didn't understand life."- John Lennon

LeiraCarola BRONZE, San Sebastian, Other
3 articles 2 photos 1 comment
ILOVESHERLOCK PLATINUM, Sydney, Other
31 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney

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By InvaderZimFreak09 SILVER
Waterboro, Maine
InvaderZimFreak09 SILVER, Waterboro, Maine
5 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you write, and forget about the ones who don't and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it.