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“..it was important to figure out what things were worth doing---and then to just do those things, don’t do any of the other ones. People will try to convince you, always they will try to convince you to do things you should on no account do. Negotiating these terrible pathways full of bad advice---it is the principal danger of youth. That and suicide.”

Quote by Jesse Ball

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Census

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Jesse Ball
Jesse Ball

Jesse Ball is an American poet born on June 7, 1978. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound themes, and he is widely regarded as an outstanding figure in contemporary poetry. more

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