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It isn't very nice to admit, but domestic violence has its uses. So raw and unleashed, it tears away the veil of civilization that comes… — Lionel Shriver
The rich does not work for money, but money work for them...., While the poor work for money.Illiteracy, both in word and numbers, is the… — Robert Kiyosaki
Poor soul, she always knew everything about her neighbors, but she never was very well acquainted with herself. — Lucy Maud Montgomery
He was poor, yet always appeared to be giving something away; a stranger, yet everyone was his friend; no longer young, but as happy-hearted as… — Louisa May Alcott
Any intelligent woman would have made a dignified retreat, but this was New Jersey, where dignity always runs a poor second to the pleasure of… — Janet Evanovich
I'm afraid of those cows,' protested poor Dora, seeing a prospect of escape. 'The very idea of your being scared of those cows,' scoffed Davy.… — Lucy Maud Montgomery
Poor kid,' Jenna says, and rolls her eyes toward me for a moment. Then she returns to her book. 'She doesn't even understand what kind… — Lauren DeStefano
There is never any ending to Paris and the memory of each person who has lived in it differs from that of any other. We… — Ernest Hemingway
Democracy is a poor system of government at best; the only thing that can honestly be said in its favor is that it is eight… — Robert A. Heinlein
She's my friend, the boy said simply. That's who she is and that's enough for me. As Minli looked at the buffalo boy, aglow with… — Grace Lin
So after E, itâ€™s A for â€˜Acceptable,â€™ and thatâ€™s the last pass grade, isnâ€™t it?â€ â€œYep,â€ said Fred, dunking an entire roll in his soup,… — Joanne Kathleen Rowling
Alexia had spent long hours wondering over that mustache. Werewolves did not grow hair, as they did not age. Where had it come from? Had… — Gail Carriger
Harry Potter, he sends a message on Owl Mail while us poor old muggles have to make do with instantaneous emails and texting. Oh, if… — Craig Ferguson
When a poor person dies of hunger it has not happened because God did not take care of him or her. It has happened because… — Mother Teresa
I think-I need to ask an embarrassing question. Do you think I could borrow a pair of scrubs? I-uh-my pants-" "Oh!" Cried the poor nurse.… — Maggie Stiefvater
She had always thought applying to college would be exciting. Living away from home, meeting so many new people, Learning new things, making a few… — Maureen Johnson
Percy Jackson," Hermes said, "because you have taken on the curse of Achilles, I must spare you. You are in the hands of the Fates… — Rick Riordan
Shadow looked down at the girl on the table. â€œWhat happened to her?â€ he asked. â€œPoor taste in boyfriends,â€ said Jacquel. â€œItâ€™s not always fatal. — Neil Gaiman
Soon,â€ said the crackling voice of the flame, coming from behind him, â€œthey will fall. Soon they will fall and the star people will meet… — Neil Gaiman
You loved me-then what right had you to leave me? What right-answer me-for the poor fancy you felt for Linton? Because misery and degradation, and… — Emily Bronte

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