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“A choice with no consequences has no value. Making a choice knowing there will be consequences, and being willing to bear them, is what distinguishes the right choices from the wrong ones.”

Quote by James A. Owen

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James A. Owen, born on November 11, 1969, is a talented writer known for his rich imagination and profound emotional expression in his works. His novels have won numerous literary awards and have touched the hearts of many readers. more

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