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By SophiaCross SILVER
Plattsburgh, New York

His name is Jack and he is a knifing manipulator: He will do anything to get his way. Most people don’t stand a chance against him. If he takes interest in you, your emotions will...
SophiaCross SILVER, Plattsburgh, New York
7 articles 3 photos 89 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love, to be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and vulgar disparity of the life around you. To seek joy in the saddest places. To pursue beauty to its lair. To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power. Above all to watch. To try and understand. To never look away. And never, never to forget.”


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By musicliteraturelove PLATINUM
Clifton Park, New York
musicliteraturelove PLATINUM, Clifton Park, New York
30 articles 10 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
any Bright Eyes lyric is my favorite personal quote.

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Hannah Evilsizor BRONZE, Oalthe, Kansas
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
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By luv4real BRONZE
Cincinnati, Ohio
luv4real BRONZE, Cincinnati, Ohio
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
Every dam day, just do it.

Jay Patrick PLATINUM, Albemarle, North Carolina
29 articles 0 photos 6 comments
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By Violasaur GOLD
Hyde Park, New York
Violasaur GOLD, Hyde Park, New York
17 articles 2 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
"The warrior is not gauged by the force of his sword, but his ability to lay it down in peace."

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By Elisabeth2 BRONZE
Rhinebeck, New York
Elisabeth2 BRONZE, Rhinebeck, New York
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
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By Lacyjane BRONZE
Hyde Park, New York
Lacyjane BRONZE, Hyde Park, New York
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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By mstapel357 BRONZE
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
mstapel357 BRONZE, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
4 articles 0 photos 0 comments