He is on the freight of a train and says, " The railroad on which I stand comes from a city sprawled by a lake - a city with a million people who walk around without seeing one another; a city sucking the life from all the country around; a city with stores and police and intellectuals and criminals and movies and apartment houses; a city with its politics and libraries and zoos." ... He remembers his professor lecturing that a man could learn a lot from a bum on the street. " He would learn that work and a women and a place to hang his hat are all the ordinary man wants. ...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

A Day to Remember I awoke the morning of September eleventh like any other day. ... Instead of sitting around watching television or playing video games in my free time, I go for walks, enjoy the sunset, or simply appreciate nature. ... I will always remember September eleventh for how it affected my life. ...

• Word Count: 897
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• Grade Level: High School

When I walked out of the swimming pool with a shining silver medal hanging around my neck, I felt relieved and proud of myself. ... I can remember the smell of the beautiful, colorful flowers I was holding, I heard people clapping and telling me that I did a great job, and I felt warm hugs and kisses from my relatives, family, and friends. ...

• Word Count: 1032
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School