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“Congratulations. You have met your conscience. In my experience, the world is divided between those who have one and those who don't. And the ones with one are divided into those who will act on their conscience and those who won't. Those who will are, I'm afraid, the smallest category. They will *jeito*. It's Brazilian Portuguese. It means to find a way to get something done, no matter what the obstacles.”

Quote by Jean Ferris

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Jean Ferris, born in the United States in 1939, was an accomplished writer whose works spanned various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. Ferris is known for her unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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