<blockquote>"The semicolon is used when a sentence could have ended, but didn't"

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The Semicolon Movement

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The movement is for anyone who has ever self-harmed, has a personality disorder, or has tried to commit suicide. The semicolon is a sign of hope. Your sentence is not over yet, remember that.</blockquote>
via <a href="http://the-semicolon-movement.tumblr.com/">The Semicolon Movement</a>.