Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star.
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Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart.
For when I fool the people I fear, I fool myself as well.
I know the world is filled with troubles and many injustices. But reality is as beautiful as it is ugly. I think it is just as important to sing about beautiful mornings as it is to talk about slums. I just couldn't write anything without hope in it.
If you become a teacher, by your pupils you'll be taught.