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I've always admired your rather formidable will, your refusal to back away from difficulties, but sometimes strength isn't about perseverance. Sometimes it's about knowing when to quit.

Jennifer Donnelly

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Jennifer Donnelly
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: August 29
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Port Chester
New York
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Quit
Sometimes
Perseverance
Always
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Difficulty
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Formidable
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Admired
Rather
Refusal
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Difficulties

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