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When you are an outcast, even a tossed stone can be cherished.
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Nothing haunts us like the things we don't say.
Be compassionate," Morrie whispered. And take responsibility for each other. If we only learned those lessons, this world would be so much better a place." He took a breath, then added his mantra: "Love each other or die.