Written forms obscure our view of language. They are not so much a garment as a disguise.

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I don't sing because I'm happy; I'm happy because I sing.

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Our language is primarily for expressing human goodness and beauty.

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Before I was humiliated I was like a stone that lies in deep mud, and he who is mighty came and in his compassion raised me up and exalted me very high and placed me on the top of the wall.

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When you're happy, you enjoy the music. When you're sad, you understand the lyrics ― Frank Ocean

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No one has ever become poor by giving. ― Anne Frank

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Be as delicate as a flower at all times. A flower can still bloom when surrounded by thorns, but you can’t smile if you’re in pain. ― Shree Shambav

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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. — Maya Angelou

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nothing is more important than empathy for another human being's suffering. Nothing. Not a career, not wealth, not intelligence, certainly not status. We have to feel for one another if we're going to survive with dignity.

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hi lisen to the sound of music ― Frank Ocean

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