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A man can condemn his enemies, but it's wiser to know them.

Harper Lee

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Harper Lee
Age: 89 †
Born: 1926
Born: April 28
Died: 2016
Died: February 19
Musician
Novelist
Poet Lawyer
Prosaist
Screenwriter
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Monroeville
Alabama
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...but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself.
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Whatever she says to you, it’s your job not to let her make you mad.
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