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The best thing in the world.
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What most recently made you cry?
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
Identity & self
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What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Time & hindsight
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What would you like to be remembered for?
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Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
Identity & self
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Earnest, driven, Gemini.
Sacrifice the self and you will gain it. Serve the self and you will lose it.
Human, evolving and faithful.
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