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It’s not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend.


R.J. Palacio

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"To go outside, and there perchance to stay
Or to re...
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BILAL SAIF if it doesn't come bursting out of you
in spite of everything,
don't do it.
unless it...
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GERMANY KENT Be soft enough not to break; be kind enough to not get angry.
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Make a place to sit down.
Sit down. Be quiet. <...
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In my own way, and with my full consent.
Say...
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“How can I partic...
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RALPH WALDO EMERSON Ah, much deluded! lay aside
Thy threats, and anger misapplied!
Art not afraid with sounds ...
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and I come by my own hand.
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