Respect Quote by Janne Teller

“Fighting's not a good idea," said Jon-Johan, and the other boys nodded, ending the discussion then and there, even though we girls probably lost some degree of respect for them on that occasion.” quote by Janne Teller — Download Open image

““Fighting's not a good idea," said Jon-Johan, and the other boys nodded, ending the discussion then and there, even though we girls probably lost some degree of respect for them on that occasion.””

Janne Teller

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