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By Jav2014 BRONZE
Defiance, Ohio

I’ve often heard coaches, teammates, and parents say, “Don’t quit!” and also, “Don’t be a quitter. Quitters don’t succeed in life.” I understand what the coaches mean when they s...
Jav2014 BRONZE, Defiance, Ohio
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By Ridgway BRONZE
Defiance, Ohio
Ridgway BRONZE, Defiance, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.

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By KevinZ BRONZE
Defiance, Ohio
KevinZ BRONZE, Defiance, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
The only disability is a bad attitude

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By WritingDancer SILVER
Lehi, UT, Utah
WritingDancer SILVER, Lehi, UT, Utah
7 articles 0 photos 7 comments
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By Cecileo BRONZE
Mandeville, Louisiana
Cecileo BRONZE, Mandeville, Louisiana
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Favorite Quote:
"I am who I am. Your approval isn't needed."

Lilith.Amy.Carra SILVER, Toronto, Other
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By writergirl15636 GOLD
Scarsdale, New York
writergirl15636 GOLD, Scarsdale, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"All the worlds a stage. Men and women merely actors" (Shakespeare).

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By XxInsaneSmileyxX BRONZE
Arlington, Tennessee
XxInsaneSmileyxX BRONZE, Arlington, Tennessee
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Favorite Quote:
"They say that time heals all wounds, but that presumes the source of grief is finite." -MB, Mortal Instruments series

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By puzzlebox007 BRONZE
Ithaca, New York
puzzlebox007 BRONZE, Ithaca, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;You&#039;ve gotta dance like there&#039;s nobody watching,<br /> Love like you&#039;ll never be hurt,<br /> Sing like there&#039;s nobody listening,<br /> And live like it&#039;s heaven on earth.&rdquo; <br /> ― William W. Purkey

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