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Smiles to Go
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"Smiles to Go" Quotes

"Smiles to Go" by Jerry Spinelli is a heartfelt story about a young boy named Jack who learns to find happiness and kindness in everyday moments despite his challenges.

Quotes

You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.

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liferesilience

Sometimes you laugh because you've got no more room for crying.

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laughteremotions

The best way to keep a secret is to pretend there isn't one.

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secrets

Life is always on the edge of death; narrow streets lead to the same place as wide avenues, and a little candle burns itself out just like a flaming torch does.

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lifemortality

Being hurt is not the worst thing. Being hurt by someone you love is the worst.

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loveheartbreak

If you don't open your eyes, you won't see.

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awareness

Time is the only thing that doesn't go backward.

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timelife

Life is not fair. It never was, and it never will be.

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lifefairness

You can't own a human being. You can't lose what you don't own.

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relationshipsownership

Sometimes you have to laugh at yourself, because you'd cry your eyes out if you didn't.

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laughterself-acceptance