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Missy’s Quotes

“What an uncomfortable, terrible source of shame it is for the world that the victim is so often the one left with the most empathy for others.”
― Fredrik Backman, Beartown

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“If you are honest, people may deceive you. Be honest anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfishness. Be kind anyway. All the good you do today will be forgotten by others tomorrow. Do good anyway.”
― Fredrik Backman, Beartown

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“The best friends of our childhoods are the loves of our lives, and they break our hearts in worse ways.”
― Fredrik Backman, Us Against You

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“Hate is a powerful weapon. But it is powerless when it comes to cutting chains off the human heart.”
― Charles Martin, Send Down the Rain

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“Anxiety. It owns us but leaves no trace.”
― Fredrik Backman, Us Against You

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Missy’s Groups

The Life of a Book Addict — 12134 members — last activity Jun 06, 2026 08:14AM
We now read at "On the Same Page." ...more

NetGalley Readers — 6779 members — last activity 3 minutes ago
This is a group for those who participate in NetGalley.com to discuss the books that they have been reading from the website, share helpful hints, and ...more

Crime, Mysteries & Thrillers — 26659 members — last activity 3 hours, 16 min ago
Welcome! Join us for our monthly group reads. We read Crime stories, Mysteries, & Thrillers. ...more

Crazy Challenge Connection — 1109 members — last activity 2 hours, 58 min ago
Welcome to the Crazy Challenge Connection. This group was started with several things in mind: a love of reading, the endless drive to read "just one ...more

Christian Fiction Devourers — 10296 members — last activity 1 hour, 36 min ago
Follow us on: Facebook Pinterest Keeping romance, history, humor, mystery, love, intrigue, and passion interesting, fun, and clean for all Christians ...more

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