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Atticus being a mockingbird Quote by Harper Lee

“This time we aren't fighting the Yankees, we're fighting our friends. But remember this, no matter how bitter things get, they're still our friends and this is still our home.” quote by Harper Lee — Download Open image

“This time we aren't fighting the Yankees, we're fighting our friends. But remember this, no matter how bitter things get, they're still our friends and this is still our home.”

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