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If you don't want to be in an argument with someone, it is probably best to try to solve the problem, rather than lying around hoping the other person will do it for you.

E. Lockhart

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E. Lockhart
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: September 13
Writer
New York City
New York
Emily Jenkins
Emily Lockhart
E. Lockhart
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Philosophical
Persons
Solve
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Argument
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Probably
Trying
Lying
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Someone
Around
Hoping

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