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The only causes of regret are laziness, outbursts of temper, hurting others, prejudice, jealousy, and envy.

Germaine Greer

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Germaine Greer
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: January 29
Actor
Broadcaster
Critic
Essayist
Feminist
Journalist
Professor
Screenwriter
Writer
Melbourne
Australia
Rose Blight
Dr. G
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Hurting
Others
Laziness
Women
Jealousy
Temper
Envy
Prejudice
Regret
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