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  1. The strangest of our powers Is the courage to live Knowing that we will die, Knowing nothing more true.
  2. The world's not run by governments or money but people rule a hundred years from now maybe but it will be for sure.
  3. My country or the stars Or my youth, what's farthest?
  4. Separation isn't time or distance it's the bridge between us finer than silk thread sharper than swords
  5. I've never regretted I was born too soon. I'm proud to be a child of the twentieth century. I'm satisfied to join its ranks on our side and…
  6. Because of you, each day is a melon slice smelling sweetly of earth Because of you, all fruits reach out to me as if I were the sun. Thanks…
  7. I'm twenty-seven, she's seventeen. 'Blind Cupid, lame Cupid, both blind and lame Cupid said, Love this girl,'
  8. All I wrote about us is lies All I wrote about us is the truth

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