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#191voted by our readers
By BrandonH.84 PLATINUM
Long Lake, Wisconsin

“That which causes us trials shall yield us triumph: and that which makes our hearts ache shall fill us with gladness. The only true happiness is to learn, to advance, and to impr...
BrandonH.84 PLATINUM, Long Lake, Wisconsin
27 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Being tired isn't the same as being rich, but most times it's close enough." -Chuck Palahniuk, "Fight Club"


#192 Opinion
By erin_cymone SILVER
Mccordsville, Indiana
erin_cymone SILVER, Mccordsville, Indiana
5 articles 0 photos 8 comments

Favorite Quote:
"don't take my kindness for weakness, or my silence for respect"

#193 Opinion
By SammyJane GOLD
Orlando, Florida
SammyJane GOLD, Orlando, Florida
12 articles 0 photos 6 comments

Favorite Quote:
“None of us can undo what we’ve done, or relive a life already recorded. But if Professor Morris Schwartz taught me anything at all, it was this: there is no such thing as “too late” in life. He was changing until the day he said good-bye.”<br /> <br /> -Mitch Albom

#194 Opinion
By Anonymous
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#196 Opinion
By abi-p419 BRONZE
Malvern, Pennsylvania
abi-p419 BRONZE, Malvern, Pennsylvania
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"The last thing you want is to end up wishing you had worked harder" - Kyla Ross

#197 Opinion
By Peacemoney BRONZE
Evanston, Illinois
Peacemoney BRONZE, Evanston, Illinois
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
CBlumey BRONZE, Wayzata, Minnesota
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
NaaThompson GOLD, Allston, Massachusetts
10 articles 0 photos 74 comments

Favorite Quote:
If you don&#039;t like someone&#039;s story, write your own. -Chinua Achebe

#200 Opinion
By CrazyCreative95 SILVER
North Fort Myers, Florida
CrazyCreative95 SILVER, North Fort Myers, Florida
9 articles 5 photos 9 comments

Favorite Quote:
If most animals of the same species but different colors and origins can get along, why can&#039;t we??