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an observation
To do everything expected of you by others is easy To everything expected of you by yourself is impossible

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Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on October 24, 2003

Now that's a mouthful!

Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw)

Reviewed on October 23, 2003

A very strong observation, too.... and true.... excellent powerwrite...
In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Fr. Kurt Messick

Reviewed on October 23, 2003

Very true

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 22, 2003

Well said John...Happy is he who know his helper;-)

Reviewed by George MacLean Akurunwa

Reviewed on October 22, 2003

What great exhibition of wisdom! I love it. Thanks.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on October 22, 2003

Yes, John, the self is very demanding...extremely profound and succinct...thanks for posting it...ED & Rufus (w00f)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on October 22, 2003

So true! Very profound.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on October 22, 2003

The possible impossible Me say well done!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Zenith Elliott

Reviewed on October 22, 2003

Excellent and wise observation, John! ~Z~

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 22, 2003

A great observation I'd say, John!

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