The VoiceThere is a voice inside of you That whispers all day long, " I feel this is right for me, I know that this is wrong." No teacher, preacher, parent, friend Or wise man can decide What's right for you--just listen to The voice that speaks inside.

Shel Silverstein
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This quote explains that you have a voice inside of you that is telling you exactly what you should be doing. No one on earth knows what is best for you and that is what is important and the only person you need to listen to.

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