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Two of the best book quotes about doing what you're told
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“This day was stressful and not fun, and if given the choice, I would choose to never do anything like it again. On the other hand, I do want what Mom wants, so she’s kind of right.”
Jennette McCurdy
author
I'm Glad My Mom Died
book
Debra McCurdy
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“Russell’s gaze stopped her. She knew then that everybody in this house did as he said. Even poor William.”
K M Peyton
author
Flambards
book
William Russell
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Christina (The Edge of the Cloud)
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