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Jonathan Anthony Burkett is an American author whose writing emphasizes life's preciousness and the importance of following one's heart. His reflections encourage readers to value experiences over material wealth, fight for what truly matters, and approach love and relationships with faith and understanding. Burkett's work acknowledges modern challenges to connection while reminding audiences that authenticity and vulnerability remain essential to fulfillment. Through his accessible and heartfelt prose, he inspires individuals to listen to their inner voice, embrace life's inherent risks, and recognize that true richness lies not in possessions but in the depth of our human connections and the courage to live authentically.
"Neglected but Undefeated I stand today living the life I was told I would never live all because my faith grew."
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"Neglected but Undefeated I stand today living the life I was told I would never live all because my faith grew."

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"In this day and age we care more about our pride than our lives."
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"In this day and age we care more about our pride than our lives."

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"Why just work and live for a happy retirement? Why not work and live for a happy life?"
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"Why just work and live for a happy retirement? Why not work and live for a happy life?"

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"Open up your eyes for me people, the prophecies are true and the beast is real."
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"Open up your eyes for me people, the prophecies are true and the beast is real."

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"It all comes down to that one person you always think about before you fall asleep at night. And text 'Good Morning' as soon as you wake up."
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"It all comes down to that one person you always think about before you fall asleep at night. And text 'Good Morning' as soon as you wake up."

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"Money will never be as precious as this one life we live."
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"Money will never be as precious as this one life we live."

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"The comeback need to always be more effective than the downfall!"
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"The comeback need to always be more effective than the downfall!"

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"We all fight for money, some for power, but most of all for love. But me, I fight to become a champion."
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"We all fight for money, some for power, but most of all for love. But me, I fight to become a champion."

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"Peace and love, that's what we all need."
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"Peace and love, that's what we all need."

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"In every relationship one must sacrifice to show thy love. Are you willing to make sacrifices for someone you love?"
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"In every relationship one must sacrifice to show thy love. Are you willing to make sacrifices for someone you love?"

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"There's a difference between driving and texting. When your driving your eyes have to be open and on the road watching the cars around you, road signs, and traffic lights. Along with your mind on the road and destination. Which means you are multitasking. When your texting your eyes are on your cell phone screen and key pad. Along with your mind on what your going to say next. So how can you do both? Please stop!"
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"There's a difference between driving and texting. When your driving your eyes have to be open and on the road watching the cars around you, road signs, and traffic lights. Along with your mind on the road and destination. Which means you are multitasking. When your texting your eyes are on your cell phone screen and key pad. Along with your mind on what your going to say next. So how can you do both? Please stop!"

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"Fight for what you want out of this one life."
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"Fight for what you want out of this one life."

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"Been living on this earth for so long now and still don't know what a happy life feels like. I'm ready for a change."
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"Been living on this earth for so long now and still don't know what a happy life feels like. I'm ready for a change."

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"I understand we all have our differences. But while learning about history I've read about white people coming together, Jews coming together, Spanish coming together, different cultures and religions understanding and coming together despite their differences. Slavery was never something that shocked me. What shocks me is how black people have not yet overcome the odds and we're such strong smart people. Why we can't just stand together?"
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"I understand we all have our differences. But while learning about history I've read about white people coming together, Jews coming together, Spanish coming together, different cultures and religions understanding and coming together despite their differences. Slavery was never something that shocked me. What shocks me is how black people have not yet overcome the odds and we're such strong smart people. Why we can't just stand together?"

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"Life is about love and as a country that stands united, we lose in the battle that we call love."
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"Life is about love and as a country that stands united, we lose in the battle that we call love."

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"Feeling like, life has been so unfair to me, but what can I say except, 'I'm still here.' So I'm determined to make the best out of it, take every opportunity as a blessing, and live the rest of my life to the fullest."
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"Feeling like, life has been so unfair to me, but what can I say except, 'I'm still here.' So I'm determined to make the best out of it, take every opportunity as a blessing, and live the rest of my life to the fullest."

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"You'll never know the the outcome unless you just go out there and just do it."
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"You'll never know the the outcome unless you just go out there and just do it."

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"I look at this life as a puzzle without all the pieces in the box."
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"I look at this life as a puzzle without all the pieces in the box."

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"Give more, so that we can build more, put interest in understanding another more in whatever actions one might carry out in life. Because we all are fighting for survival against adversaries and are sometimes falling, but if we stand together and help shield and strengthen one another, imagine the world that we will live in together, having more happiness with one another, at one another's side."
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"Give more, so that we can build more, put interest in understanding another more in whatever actions one might carry out in life. Because we all are fighting for survival against adversaries and are sometimes falling, but if we stand together and help shield and strengthen one another, imagine the world that we will live in together, having more happiness with one another, at one another's side."

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"I can only be me not thee, as far as the eyes can see!"
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"I can only be me not thee, as far as the eyes can see!"

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"The best ones, are not the perfect ones."
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"The best ones, are not the perfect ones."

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"If you really love someone. You wouldn't hide them. You would be proud to let the whole world know that you have feelings for that special someone. If I got asked who do I love. I would straight up say the name. Just imagine how special that person would feel to know that you aren't afraid or embarrassed to let everyone know that person means a lot to you. However, sometimes its understandable especially when you have your friends or family against it. Which to me shouldn't matter because it's your life and we only live once. Even if it doesn't work out, we grow from our own experiences, right?"
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"If you really love someone. You wouldn't hide them. You would be proud to let the whole world know that you have feelings for that special someone. If I got asked who do I love. I would straight up say the name. Just imagine how special that person would feel to know that you aren't afraid or embarrassed to let everyone know that person means a lot to you. However, sometimes its understandable especially when you have your friends or family against it. Which to me shouldn't matter because it's your life and we only live once. Even if it doesn't work out, we grow from our own experiences, right?"

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"I'm the man that'll make your nights shine bright like day light."
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"I'm the man that'll make your nights shine bright like day light."

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"Strong relationships come from well-bonded friendships."
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"Strong relationships come from well-bonded friendships."

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"We're all made the same but then born to change. Which then don't make us the same."
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"We're all made the same but then born to change. Which then don't make us the same."

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"I can only be me."
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"I can only be me."

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"Be confident in your approach to success in having a better future. Take risks, try new things, become diligent, and find new techniques because in the end you will develop a compelling emotional element."
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"Be confident in your approach to success in having a better future. Take risks, try new things, become diligent, and find new techniques because in the end you will develop a compelling emotional element."

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"Only one wish I have, and that is to die a happy man."
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"Only one wish I have, and that is to die a happy man."

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"What a life we live. Full of questions, adventures, stories, mistakes, good, quests, bad, miracles, lessons, people, blessings, journeys, inventions, music, animals, history, cultures, religions, prophecies, planets, stars, careers, movies, plants, hate, love, and so much more."
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"What a life we live. Full of questions, adventures, stories, mistakes, good, quests, bad, miracles, lessons, people, blessings, journeys, inventions, music, animals, history, cultures, religions, prophecies, planets, stars, careers, movies, plants, hate, love, and so much more."

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"I got that money on my mind but I ain't blind. I see that if I want it, I have to grind."
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"I got that money on my mind but I ain't blind. I see that if I want it, I have to grind."

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"Stop worrying about being that perfect person because no one is perfect. Put your focus on being that right person that will love, understand, and care for that other."
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"Stop worrying about being that perfect person because no one is perfect. Put your focus on being that right person that will love, understand, and care for that other."

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"Thank you God for helping me to overcome the bad to live the good."
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"Thank you God for helping me to overcome the bad to live the good."

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"Trust and believe, and you will achieve."
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"Trust and believe, and you will achieve."

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"In life I will fall, I will backslide, but mark my word I will never give up."
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"In life I will fall, I will backslide, but mark my word I will never give up."

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"True best friends never fail on understanding, forgiving, and being there for one another no matter what situation that they might be in or having with one another because of the fact of that no matter if it's two males or females love should always be there as if brothers or sisters if their what we call best friends."
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"True best friends never fail on understanding, forgiving, and being there for one another no matter what situation that they might be in or having with one another because of the fact of that no matter if it's two males or females love should always be there as if brothers or sisters if their what we call best friends."

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"I might live a life of struggle but I will not live a life of defeat!"
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"I might live a life of struggle but I will not live a life of defeat!"

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"I don't the life of a thug. I live the life of a sinner."
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"I don't the life of a thug. I live the life of a sinner."

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"In life we all should learn to forgive but never forget. Best way to learn from our mistakes."
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"In life we all should learn to forgive but never forget. Best way to learn from our mistakes."

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"Anything man can make, man can destroy."
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"Anything man can make, man can destroy."

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"After listening and getting to know more about you. Also, feeling a deep connection between us that goes beyond physical attraction. I'm beginning to feel for, so much more than the friendship that I waited to grow with you. I'm not going to try and rush things. However, I don't want to wait until it's to late."
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"After listening and getting to know more about you. Also, feeling a deep connection between us that goes beyond physical attraction. I'm beginning to feel for, so much more than the friendship that I waited to grow with you. I'm not going to try and rush things. However, I don't want to wait until it's to late."

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"For a permanent solution to easing tension and soothe the rough waters of the world that cause people to go to drugs, drinking, gambling, pornography, overeating, or anything that will give them some temporary relief, you can't beat the support and encouragement of a friend."
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"For a permanent solution to easing tension and soothe the rough waters of the world that cause people to go to drugs, drinking, gambling, pornography, overeating, or anything that will give them some temporary relief, you can't beat the support and encouragement of a friend."

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"It's better to have a few faithful friends than numerous shallow friendships."
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"It's better to have a few faithful friends than numerous shallow friendships."

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"I know I won't live long. So I'm going to stand strong and not sit down in disbelief, hold my head up high and not waste my time wondering why my life has to be so rough and unfair. I'm going to strive and live everyday for the better until that day arrives."
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"I know I won't live long. So I'm going to stand strong and not sit down in disbelief, hold my head up high and not waste my time wondering why my life has to be so rough and unfair. I'm going to strive and live everyday for the better until that day arrives."

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"Do something with your one life, instead of following others. While just watching your one life pass you by."
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"Do something with your one life, instead of following others. While just watching your one life pass you by."

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"The best foundation for relationships to grow, flourish, and succeed is a deep-rooted friendship."
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"The best foundation for relationships to grow, flourish, and succeed is a deep-rooted friendship."

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"When you pray and hope for a change. Don't expect a change to come. Expect the opportunity for a change to come."
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"When you pray and hope for a change. Don't expect a change to come. Expect the opportunity for a change to come."

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"Holding on to the past will hold you down in life. Learn from it but move on."
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"Holding on to the past will hold you down in life. Learn from it but move on."

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"Learn from your mistakes and don't do the same."
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"Learn from your mistakes and don't do the same."

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"I've given up already in life but something or someone keep pushing me to keep going."
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"I've given up already in life but something or someone keep pushing me to keep going."

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"Let the love grow. Your mistake would be to rush it. Never allowing the seeds you've planted to grow, is all you'll be doing. Everything takes time. Nothing blooms overnight. If you want that man to stay in your life you must be the woman in the relationship. Men if you want that woman to stay, you must be the man in the relationship. Nothing just comes to you. If you want it, you have to try and even sacrifice. No pain, no gain. That's life, whether you accept it or not it's going to always stay the same."
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"Let the love grow. Your mistake would be to rush it. Never allowing the seeds you've planted to grow, is all you'll be doing. Everything takes time. Nothing blooms overnight. If you want that man to stay in your life you must be the woman in the relationship. Men if you want that woman to stay, you must be the man in the relationship. Nothing just comes to you. If you want it, you have to try and even sacrifice. No pain, no gain. That's life, whether you accept it or not it's going to always stay the same."

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