A Quote by Christofer Drew
If you focus on the flaws of others it takes away from the improvements that you may need to make.
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Heroes became heroes flaws and all gives us hope. "You mean I don't have to be perfect to fulfill my Dream, to make a contribution?" Hardly. It takes commitment, courage, and passion to live a dream and make a contribution. Heroes had these qualities along with their flaws.
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I can't say I agree with something that takes the focus away from me.
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