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     She was in the opposite corner behind me with a death grip on her handbag that would have put an eagle to shame. Neither of us spoke a word until the elevator came to a stop and the door opened.

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It is only when you can emulate the change you wish to see that you can be the difference in the world that you desire to come.

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I stood to the front of the elevator for the short ride up to the fourth floor thinking to myself how this woman was going so far out of her way because a difficult life had taught her not to trust anybody.

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Time is seen as a ruthless judge that remains forever unbiased.

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I stood to the front of the elevator for the short ride up to the fourth floor thinking to myself how this woman was going so far out of her way because a difficult life had taught her not to trust anybody.

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Wisdom is the intelligent man's bread.

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     I answered, stepping onto the elevator as I pressed the button for the fourth floor, “No ma’am, not originally.” Then I asked, “To which floor ma’am?”

     As the doors closed, “The sec…um, the seventeenth,” she replied.

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From relationships to possessions, the true value is seldom realized until it's absent.

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     The woman was still not eager to trust a stranger, “Oh no, thank you; I can manage from here,” and asked to confirm, “You must not be from New York?”

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Wisdom is a priceless commodity that is most often grossly undervalued.

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     I whispered at John while entering, “Naaawww, punk bitch, I didn’t say a damn thing,”

     The woman asked, “What was dat, son?”

      “Oh, I was just asking if you’d like me to carry these bags to your apartment for you, ma’am,” I said.

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Compassion is the antidote for all issues "man."

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     I cut my eyes at John while opening the door and offering to carry the woman’s bags; glaring at him as I passed through the doorway, I said. “Not a problem, ma’am.”

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A lie requires an expansive wardrobe given the need to constantly change whereas the appearance of Truth remains the same.

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     She was somewhat reluctant at first, but then handed over her key ring after looking me over from head to toe, “That’s such a sweet thing. Thank you, young man.”

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 The humility of one who is truly humble prevents boasting of self.

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With a condescending smirk on his face, “My bad man, did ya say something?” he asked.

     Just as I was about to leap over the counter and pounce on his little wormy ass, an elderly tenant came through with two small bags while fumbling with her keys. Reaching for them, “Let me get that door for you, ma’am,” I said.

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