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Inspirational Quotes by Ivy Compton-Burnett
- There is more difference within the sexes than between them.
- Anyone who picks up a Compton-Burnett finds it very hard not to put it down.
- My youth is escaping without giving me anything it owes me.
- People who have power respond simply. They have no minds but their own.
- There isn't much to say. I haven't been at all deedy.
- There are differnt kinds of wrong. The people sinned against are not always the best.
- We can build upon foundations anywhere if they are well and firmly laid.
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