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By TaHa404 SILVER
Midlothian, Virginia

A new mother smiles at the baby in her arms, enjoying the warmth of loving someone. A homeless child wanders on the streets, looking for the crumbs of someone’s food in...
TaHa404 SILVER, Midlothian, Virginia
8 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.&quot;<br /> ~Lemony Snicket (Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can&#039;t Avoid)


JakeShaw PLATINUM, Atlanta, Georgia
23 articles 0 photos 13 comments

Favorite Quote:
When you&#039;re in a night that seems almost devoid of stars and you look but can&#039;t find someone to help you see. Look for that lonely star and let it guide you until you find the light. (anonymous)

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By jake2011 DIAMOND
Cheyenne Wells, Colorado
jake2011 DIAMOND, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado
74 articles 5 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;With God all things are possible&quot; Matthew 19:26

nikkigonefishin GOLD, Los Angeles, California
17 articles 1 photo 145 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot; A smile is worth a thousand words&quot;<br /> &quot; The purpose of the writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.&quot;- Albert Camus

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By Phoenix97 PLATINUM
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Phoenix97 PLATINUM, Minneapolis, Minnesota
29 articles 4 photos 62 comments

Favorite Quote:
See lyrics to &quot;Let the Waters Rise&quot; by MIKESCHAIR and &quot;Everything&quot; by Lifehouse

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By edbdsweetie BRONZE
Evans City, Pennsylvania
edbdsweetie BRONZE, Evans City, Pennsylvania
4 articles 1 photo 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Curiosity killed the cat, but for awhile I was a suspect.

deathbycrayons BRONZE, Waxhaw, North Carolina
2 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Smile and make them think theres no place else you&#039;d rather be.&quot; -Paramore

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By Amandaaa BRONZE
Jersey City, New Jersey
Amandaaa BRONZE, Jersey City, New Jersey
2 articles 0 photos 7 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never Let The People Who Ruined Your Life In The Past Ruin Your Future.

Bnubbs PLATINUM, Goshen, Kentucky
21 articles 6 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
Let it be! All you need is love!

peaceeloveemusic SILVER, Elkridge, Maryland
6 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;First love is only a little foolishness and a lot of curiousity.&quot; -George Bernard Shaw.<br /> &quot;At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.&quot; -Plato.<br /> &quot;Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship -never.&quot; -Charles Caleb Colton.