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“There is some consensus: There's obsession, there's never satiety, and there's always remorse. For me, the big thing is that you're always breaking a promise - for example, you promise yourself you're just going to have coffee with a man, then before you know it, you're in bed together.”

Quote by Susan Cheever

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Susan Cheever is an American author born on July 31, 1943. Her works are known for their deep character portrayals and rich emotional expression, primarily focusing on themes such as family, love, and faith. more

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