People are people all over the world

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I've learnt that people are people all over the world. The things about people that make me smile, cry, upset, annoyed, that make my heart skip a beat... they're the same all over the world. Warm hugs, listening ears, genuine smiles... they're the same all over the world. God, how similar they are.

I'm convinced the antidote to racism and prejudice is not to fight it with more bigotry. The cause of all those things is ignorance - and the cure for it is education and travel.

Despite the different cultures, despite the different languages, despite the different appearances, despite the different habits, peculiarities and quirks... deep down, people are not very different from each other.

It doesn't really matter what a person's history or background is - companionship, kindred spirits, best friends, and lovers can be found anywhere. Race, religion, culture, and upbringing has less to do with it than people think.

Because deep down, everyone shares a common desire for the same things in life - something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.