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Patty’s Quotes

“We accept the love we think we deserve.”
― Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

tags: inspirational, love

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“Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.”
― George Orwell, 1984

tags: truth

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“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!”
― Audrey Hepburn

tags: attributed-no-source, inspirational

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“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
― William W. Purkey

tags: dance, heaven, hurt, inspirational, life, love, sing

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“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.”
― William Styron, Conversations with William Styron

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On The Same Page promotes love of literature in a positive, friendly, relaxed environment. We want to bring our reading community together to learn ...more

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YA Addicted Book Club — 1437 members — last activity Oct 21, 2026 02:42AM
This club is for anyone who loves YA books of all different genres. Be yourself and discuss your favorite books with us. We will have read a-longs and ...more

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