“I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as the best”
— Walt Whitman
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Everyone has flaws and makes mistakes, just like the worst people. But at the same time, everyone also has the potential to be as good and kind as the best people. Imagine a student in school who sometimes fails tests and gets into trouble. This student might feel bad about these mistakes. However, the same student can also be very helpful, hardworking, and friendly, showing they have good qualities too. This idea teaches us that even if we mess up or do things wrong, we can still try to do better and be our best selves. It's about recognizing both our bad and good sides and striving to improve.
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