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“You can't make people love you but you can make them fear you”

Quote by Cecily von Ziegesar

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Cecily von Ziegesar

Cecily von Ziegesar, born on June 27, 1970, is an American author known for her young adult novels. She gained widespread recognition and commercial success with her 'Gossip Girl' series, which revolves around the lives and relationships of wealthy teenagers in New York's Upper East Side. more

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