"When I was leaving I kind of felt a little bit sad, because I made some friends down in skid row."

Sadness

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This reflection on sadness by Pras Michel resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in sadness is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Pras Michel

Prakazrel Samuel Michel, known professionally as Pras, is an American rapper, singer and actor and convicted felon. He is best known as a member of the hip-hop group Fugees, which he formed with fellow New Jerseyans Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill in 1990.

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