Contradicta








The smile of an ambitious soul rarely assures a safe haven.





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Frequent disppointment, deception and betrayal induce the kind and warm to join the ranks of the cold and cautious.

Contradicta









True, contentment rests within- but it likes to be awakened gently and, even then, only to dance.




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Admiration visits; love resides.

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The interminable night of rage shuns the mirror in the morning.




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Hatred seeks contempt but escapes kindness.

Contradicta










Worry wonders; courage laughs.




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Knowledge leads to wisdom but courage finds it.

Contradicta







Curiosity battles with boredom but love defeats it.



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Even the heaviest burdens are buoyant on love's wings.


(for Toni)

Contradicta









Malice is spoken in countless barbed dialects and a single lenient one: silence.




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Open ridicule wounds; silent derision poisons.