"I want a fever, in poetry: a fever, and tranquillity.“

-James Dickey

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"I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."

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"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."

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"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved."

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