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Nothing happens without intention, Willem. Nothing. This theory of yours - life is rules by accidents - isn't that just one huge excuse for passivity?

Gayle Forman

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Gayle Forman
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 5
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LA
California
Huge
Happens
Willem
Without
Passivity
Nothing
Accidents
Life
Excuse
Intention
Rules
Theory

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