Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, writer, illustrator, and performer. She is widely known for her first published book, "Milk & Honey," a collection of eloquently written poems and drawings. Kaur has also just announced that she will be releasing a new book called "The Sun And Her Flowers" in October of 2017.

Words and ideas can change the world, and poetry like this holds so much meaning. I hope you get something out of them too.

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There's is so much more to you than being pretty

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First be full on your own

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Never forget this

4.

No matter how dark the night gets the sun will still rise, so will you

5.

I am so sorry people do not understand

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Choose love, always

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Celebrate your friends, your family, your neighbors, each other

8.

Choose kindness, even when they don't deserve it, especially then

9.

People are their actions, remember that

10.

The most important thing is being comfortable with yourself

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Do not ever compromise who you are

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You are your home

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Never let anyone belittle you

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Do, be, and make what you love

15.

Rest in peace

16.

You are strong, you are gold