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“for every person who's stepped out of line and lived to regret it, there are two people who stayed in line because they got their values mixed and lost their nerve, and who have lived to regret it still more. You don't hear about those people because they're still in line where they don't show.”

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Gwethalyn Graham
Gwethalyn Graham

Gwethalyn Graham was a Canadian writer known for her novels and poetry. Born on January 18, 1913, and passing away on November 25, 1965, Graham's works often explored social and moral issues, deeply influenced by Indigenous Canadian culture. more

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