Time is an enormous, long river, and I’m standing in it, just as you’re standing in it. My elders are the tributaries, and everything they thought and every struggle they went through and everything they gave their lives to, and every song they created, and every poem that they laid down flows down to me – and if I take the time to ask, and if I take the time to see, and if I take the time to reach out, I can build that bridge between my world and theirs. I can reach down into that river and take out what I need to get through this world

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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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From even the greatest of horrors irony is seldom absent.

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We met for a reason, either you're a blessing or a lesson. ― Frank Ocean

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She straightens her hair, puts on eyeliner, glosses her lips and takes one last look in the mirror, all for the boy who doesn't care. ― Frank Ocean

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Smile, it's easier than explaning why you're sad ― Frank Ocean

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The face of a truly happy man seldom lacks smiles. ― Ogwo David Emenike

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hi lisen to the sound of music ― Frank Ocean

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Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise. ― Frank Ocean

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Don’t confuse my personality with my attitude. My personality is who I am. My attitude depends on who you are. ― Frank Ocean

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