Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place. —Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

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Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.

KURT VONNEGUT, JR.

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COMMENTS

oluchi from from ilorin JANUARY 25, 2019
wow i love that
Sarah from Washington State NOVEMBER 8, 2018
I’m literally crying in some parking lot trying to be strong in this world of jaded hate and pain.
Victor from Staten Island ny JUNE 6, 2017
So true!
Henry from Las Vegas JUNE 7, 2016
I love Values
Noble from Aba MAY 15, 2016
Good one

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