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“Folks who make such a fuss about their rights turn them into wrongs sometimes. -- (from Behind the White Brick)”

Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Frances Hodgson Burnett

Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English playwright known for her rich imagination and delicate emotional descriptions. Her works spanned various genres including drama, novels, and poetry, with her most famous works being 'Little Women' and 'The Secret Garden'. Born on November 24, 1849, she passed away on October 29, 1924. more

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“Tonight. After the reaping, everyone is supposed to celebrate. And a a lot of people do, out of relief that their children have been spared for another year. But at least two families will pull their shutters, lock their doors, and try to figure out how they will survive the painful weeks to come.”

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Source: The Hunger Games

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Source: The Hunger Games

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Source: The Hunger Games

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Book:The Hunger Games

Source: The Hunger Games

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Book:The Hunger Games Trilogy

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