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#387041voted by our readers
By Anonymous

Why do we make up stories about other people? Do we do it to feel good about ourselves? Or do we do it just to humiliate others? We’re cruel, mean, and oblivious to what we...

#387042 Poetry
By SparrowFeather GOLD
La Crescenta, California
SparrowFeather GOLD, La Crescenta, California
14 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."

#387043 Poetry
music_man748 PLATINUM, Monett, Missouri
45 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
"To fully understand living, we must first live in full understanding." J-Moore

#387044 Poetry
By CatBrooks SILVER
Wyckoff, New Jersey
CatBrooks SILVER, Wyckoff, New Jersey
9 articles 0 photos 2 comments
#387045 Poetry
By rdizboy1 BRONZE
Chincoteague, Virginia
rdizboy1 BRONZE, Chincoteague, Virginia
2 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Do what you will while you're able to seek it"

#387046 Poetry
By Anonymous
#387047 Poetry
By LamariaLovesLIfe SILVER
Fairfax, Virginia
LamariaLovesLIfe SILVER, Fairfax, Virginia
7 articles 0 photos 1 comment

Favorite Quote:
Death is a permanent solution, to a temporary problem. <br /> It&#039;s not what happens to you, It&#039;s how you react.<br /> Life is a song<br /> Today is gift that&#039;s why it&#039;s called the present<br /> Anything is possible<br /> Dream big

#387048 Poetry
By NayaHana SILVER
Lafayette, Indiana
NayaHana SILVER, Lafayette, Indiana
7 articles 0 photos 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I&#039;ve bought a big bat. I&#039;m all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me! - Dr. Seuss

#387049 Poetry
By gollyitshannah PLATINUM
Woodbridge, Connecticut
gollyitshannah PLATINUM, Woodbridge, Connecticut
25 articles 6 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;So you want a heart? You don&#039;t know how lucky you are not to have one. Hearts will never be practical until they are made unbreakable&quot;

#387050 Poetry
By ltillsxo BRONZE
Brooklyn, New York
ltillsxo BRONZE, Brooklyn, New York
1 article 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;You know, the trouble with most people is that they sit around wishing for something to happen instead of just doing something about it.&rdquo; - Cinderella (1997)