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Quote by Florence King

“It takes only one child to raze a village.”

Quote by Florence King

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Florence King was an American novelist born on January 5, 1936, and passed away on January 6, 2016. Known for her humor and satirical take on Southern life and culture, her works have left a lasting impact on American literature. more

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