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Being different Quote by Carl Sagan

“Every one of us is, in the cosmic perspective, precious. If a human disagrees with you, let him live. In a hundred billion galaxies, you will not find another.” quote by Carl Sagan — Download Open image

“Every one of us is, in the cosmic perspective, precious. If a human disagrees with you, let him live. In a hundred billion galaxies, you will not find another.”

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You are no mistake. What makes you different is what makes you special, unique, original. You are a MASTERPIECE, a PIECE of the MASTER!

Kenneth W Griffin

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Not everyone is capable of madness; and of those lucky enough to be capable, not many have the courage for it.

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Give yourself a chance to live because nobody will live it for you when you die

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You all laugh because I am different. I laugh because you are all the same.

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