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“This pain to remain the same outweigh the pain to change... When you get tired enough is when you begin to want to sacrifice everything inside of you—the fear just leaves”

Quote by Erykah Badu

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Erykah Badu, born on February 26, 1971, is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique musical style and emotive voice. She is regarded as one of the key figures in R&B music of the 1990s. more

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