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“Evil is a matter of choice. Those people who have been victimized and refuse to imitate their oppressors are in my mind the greatest heroes we have.”

Quote by Andrew Vachss

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Andrew Vachss is an American author known for his crime novels, which often focus on the underworld of New York City, particularly themes of organized crime and child protection. more

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