What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. —Joseph Addison
“What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.”

Joseph Addison English essayist, poet, playwright and politician.

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When people treat you with hate treat yourself with love and kindness just because some people don’t love themselves doesn’t mean you should love them less

Brooklyn from La, October 28, 2025

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INTEGRITY
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PERSEVERANCE
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RESILIENCY
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GRATITUDE
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FAMILY
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AMBITION
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FREEDOM
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FRIENDSHIP
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DISCOVERY
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DETERMINATION
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