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“I was naughty. I wasn't bad. Bad is hurting people, doing evil. Naughty is not hurting anyone. Naughty is being amusing.”

Quote by Sydney Biddle Barrows

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Sydney Biddle Barrows

Sydney Biddle Barrows, born on January 14, 1952, is an accomplished writer known for her profound insights and unique narrative style. more

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