Quote by Nikki Giovanni
I really dont think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is

I really dont think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about the I-tried-to-do. I dont mind the failure but I cant imagine that Id forgive myself if I didnt try. – Nikki Giovanni

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